Why planning? I’ve been in this business for four decades now. The longer I’m here, the more I believe and see examples of why planning is good. Less stress, better prepared, and better reactions because: Organization We have thought through
Decisions: Based on facts or delusion? What do we believe about life, politics, and circumstances? Much of what we believe is based on what we hear. What we take in from the news media, radio, and talk shows hosts a
Needle in the Haystack Pop quiz! Question 1: Do stocks outperform one-month US Treasury Bills? Question 2: Are individual stocks likely to outperform one-month US Treasury Bills? You might say, Craig, those two questions are asking the same thing! And
Gambling Responsibly! That is an interesting term. You might want to understand I’ve never put a penny in a slot machine. I’ve gone to Monte Carlo to some of the most famous casinos in the world that I had to
Simplistic, Complex or Elegant Simplicity The world is a highly complex place. The interconnected, multifaceted world that we inhabit is both dumbfounding and inspiring at the same time. If you have a moment to read Leonard E. Read’s short essay
A Lesson of History – Don’t Fall Victim to A Classic Blunder! As the year marches on, I’m up to Book Number 24. It happens to be Will Durant’s The Reformation: The Story of Civilization Part VI. The book, originally
How far can you get in 4,000 miles? That’s the question I asked myself as I biked home in the dark with a flashing headlight and taillight on my bike while wearing wool socks, spandex pants, bike shorts, gloves, wind/rain