Those who are addicted to gambling have a much lower appreciation for money than most people. They either have too much money, so they throw it around like confetti, or have too little money and don’t realize how hard it is to make a valuable buck. The last time I was on a cruise, I gambled 3 hours a night, every night on average. At the very least, I made sure my gambling … [Read more...]
What Are Estimated Taxes? The Basics You Need To Know
Before I started a business, I'd never heard about estimated taxes. Oh how I miss those days. Now, every time I'm writing checks to the IRS and Franchise Tax Board, I have a scowl on my face. But trust me on this --> if you want to be an entrepreneur - innocence about taxes isn't bliss; it's costly! Now before I get into the basics of estimated taxes, I'll tell you right … [Read more...]
How To Switch Careers: Real Life Advice To Help You Succeed
Have you ever wondered how to switch careers and do something you truly love? Casey Berman of Leave Law Behind knows first hand what it's like to feel stuck in an unfulfilling office job and wonder how to switch careers. Even after graduating from Hastings law school and launching on a successful in-house counsel career path at a software firm, he started itching to do … [Read more...]
Leave Law Behind! An Interview With Casey Berman
I recently had drinks with San Francisco native Casey Berman who is the founder of Leave Law Behind, a consulting practice that helps lawyers who are sick and tired of the industry break away and start their own businesses. Now how cool is that - fewer lawyers and more entrepreneurs...brilliant! I never understood why so many people can't stand lawyers until I had to hire … [Read more...]
Harnessing The Power Of Before And After
In my quest of living an untemplate life, I am always looking for new sources of inspiration and motivation to keep me active, trying new things, and working towards crossing off things on my bucket list. I got to thinking the other day about harnessing the power of before and after and how that is one way I like to motivate myself and others. What does harnessing the power … [Read more...]