I Believe …
… that the world needs more curious entrepreneurs who truly understand why their businesses exist, who understand that “what” and “how” are meaningless without “why”. …
Why the Typewriter?
Surely a financial advisor’s toolkit includes spreadsheets, laptops and maybe even an ancient calculator or adding machine with tape. So why does a typewriter represent who …
Decluttering: The Evacuation Method
I’m finally unpacking my evacuation bag. Last week the forest was burning around us and we were reviewing our emergency plan to get out. My …
Foolproof Predictions
Often sound advice turns out to be totally wrong. Sometimes things turn out in such a way that only a fool would predict. Which is …
The Best Time to Plant a Tree
The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now. — Chinese proverb Regardless of your belief system, …
Desperate Times
Desperate times call for desperate analogies. — John Diamond, British journalist & broadcaster It’s difficult not to be caught up in the negative maelstrom of …
The Cost of Cutting Corners
“If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?” — John Wooden, American basketball player and coach, …