Money And Politics Are Inseparable In Business And Life
A reader’s response was, “stick to finances please.” According to them, I shouldn’t “mix business with [my] personal political views.” I received this in July when I wrote a piece sharing how I went from being sad about President Biden’s decision to drop out of...
There’s Value in Knowing the Hidden Hourly Rate
You know how I’m always saying money is never just about the numbers? One reason is that how you think and feel about money is often shaped by conditioning. And if, like me, you started working as a teenager—first as a babysitter and then at the mall—you likely...
How Money And Entrepreneurship Drive Personal Growth
During a recent conversation, someone told me they were surprised by how much entrepreneurship had, “…caused them to face themselves.” I wasn’t surprised at all. In fact, I was delighted to hear their insight. I’ve been saying for a long time that money and...
Are You Getting In The Way Of Your Big Goals?
I bet if you asked people about their vision, dreams, and goals, you’d often hear the word ‘big’ in front of each one. I know this is true for me. While I don’t consider myself as someone whose vision and dreams are “small” or who tends to set...
Do You Know a Smooth Talker When You Hear One?
Have you ever found yourself completely captivated by someone you’ve just met? Maybe at a party, a dinner, or a casual or work-related gathering? Perhaps what first captures your attention is their appearance. Even if they are not attractive in a classical...
What Damaging Money Myths Do You Need to Release?
In a couple of weeks, I am speaking at a conference for those who work in a healing and helping profession. Think: holistic doctors, nurses, therapists, wellness coaches and experts, spiritual teachers, etc. This is an audience of people who are frequently the...
Is There an Ideal, Flawless Way to Manage Money?
The prompt was… “Tell me about a time when you dealt with peer pressure?” It was asked during a recent mastermind retreat hosted by my speaking and performance coach, Mike Ganino. (You’ve heard me gush about him before, most recently here.) The first thing I...
Raise Your Hand if You Want to Be Financially Stressed
I know the title is a pretty absurd invitation, isn’t it?! Because no one wants to be financially stressed – at least not in an unhealthy way. But the stats don’t lie. According to the 2023 PwC Employee Financial Wellness Survey, 47% of...
This: The Thing to Remember About Chasing Your Dreams
Entrepreneurs are inherently optimistic. We kinda have to be. After all we have this crazy idea that something we’ve created is something other people want…and are willing to pay for! Our optimism is what often helps us navigate the uncertainties and...
