24,901 I think I’m just hardwired for activities that can be accomplished by being intentional, and plodding, over long periods of time. 26.2 miles – 2008 Portland Marathon. 968 miles – 2007 Oregon/Washington Pacific Crest Trail. 211 miles – 2014
The Cost of Capital and the Price of Time We’ve all heard the phrase “time is money”. But what exactly is the “price of time”? How do we calculate or quantify how much time is worth? When we invest, what
Confidence! Confidence is often our best friend in competition, sports, or being a businessman. When can confidence be a problem? When we’re investing! If our confidence in investing is centered on markets, this is troublesome. We will surely lose if
New Years Resolution One of the “classics” in investing literature is Charles Ellis’ Winning the Loser’s Game. I happened to reread it recently, and what follows has heavy inspiration from the themes in his book. As the calendar has recently
Let’s enjoy the holiday season! Many people can only find joy by giving. Of course, some people think that the only joy they can find is from receiving! I believe joy comes from confidence. Confidence in our plan. Confidence in
Of Adam Smith, Pyrrhic Victories, and your “Why?” You are probably familiar with Adam Smith, often called the Father of Economics. Most people associate him with his book The Wealth of Nations which was published in 1776 and remains widely
It is the Season – To worry about things, we cannot control, nor that may even have much effect on our day-to-day life! The political season is just starting. Everybody knows who they hate and mistrust; no matter what they
It is interesting to be in the business of coaching. Many people identify me as a financial planner, however, what I really am is a financial coach. I coach people to have better actions, better habits and ultimately, as a
How many times have you heard the phrase, “Can’t see the forest for the trees?” This refers to being so focused on the small details that someone fails to see the larger picture. In my experience, I’ve found that when