A few years ago I heard about decision fatigue in a fashion/business/politics article and I was immediately intrigued. Long story short, super-high achievers like Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and Barack Obama claimed they wear the exact same clothing pretty much … Read More
Treat yourself! You’ve earned it! It’s about time! You’ve heard phrases like this after a pay raise – and they all lead to… lifestyle creep (aka lifestyle inflation.) It’s the sneaky phenomenon that sucks all the joy out of your … Read More
Freedom is certainly a big topic. Especially in North America. I love it. You love it. We love it. But most of us are missing a very important ingredient in freedom. Money freedom. When people talk about freedom, they’re often … Read More
Money can’t buy happiness. I’m pretty sure we’ve all heard that cliche, complete with some chiding reason to abandon your financial goals altogether. And while I agree with that statement at face value, I also know that there’s a real … Read More
You’ve probably had days where your brain just keeps saying, “I don’t want to work anymore.” This doesn’t mean that you’re lazy or that there’s something wrong with you, it happens to all of us – relax. How do I … Read More
Here’s something a lot of us might hate to admit – and it has to do with Price’s Law – at some point in your life (possibly even now), you were absolutely useless at your job! A bit harsh? Nope! … Read More
When you’re used to a life of deadlines, meetings, and endless business travel, the thought of a lazy weekend might seem like a complete waste of time. But come on, realistically speaking, who on earth can be productive EVERY SINGLE … Read More
If somebody walked up to you and told you that yes, in fact, money is everything, how would you react? Thing is, it’s true. Not in a greedy, never satisfied kind of way, but more along the lines of how … Read More
By now, I’m pretty sure you’ve heard of short term goals and long term goals, but what about intermediate goals? Yes, they are a thing. In a nutshell, intermediate goals are a bit like the missing pieces of a puzzle. … Read More
As someone who puts their finances out into the world for others to see, there is one massive piece of feedback I always get. I’m just lucky and my tips don’t apply to anyone else. Well, I have a pretty … Read More