Author: Mike

His soft gray eyes survey the wood slab, carefully noting the tiniest details: the subtle contours of the grain, the natural uneven edges, even the slightest variations in color and...

“Work hard, and you’ll be successful.” ​We have heard this phrase since we were children, repeated over and over by well-meaning parents, teachers, and coaches. It is seared into our...

When I host a retreat or do a live workshop, one of the first things I like to do is have the group come up with a collective definition of...

When talking about money, perhaps the most common question people seek to answer is, “How much is enough?” The answer? ​It depends. ​Or, more specifically, it’s different for everyone. ​To actually...

When it comes to building wealth, the biggest barrier is rarely tactical. In my experience, the most significant shift for folks comes in understanding our cognitive financial programming, or what I...

If you're reading this, then you already know: Bitcoin is back. It seems like everywhere I go people are talking about Bitcoin again. Is Bitcoin like Crossfit or veganism, where you...

“I. Don’t. Lose!” ​I’ll never forget the look on her face as she screamed those words at me, her eyes smoldering. ​It was the worst fight of our relationship. I had...

As founders and investors, one of the most important skills we can develop is improving our decision-making. When we spend time in this area, the return on investment can be...

As you are reading this, I'll be knee-deep in fresh powder with 40 of my closest friends. This weekend is the legendary Maple Summit trip - hosted by my dear friend...

The fear in his voice was unmistakable. It was the weekend that Silicon Valley Bank failed. My friend called me to help him brainstorm a way out. He was in...

The greatest minds in investing all seem to have the same advice: invest in the indices, and don’t try to beat the market yourself. Buffett, Dalio, even Morgan Housel, author of The Psychology...

I love this time of year. While New Year's resolutions have become cliche (and most people don't stick with them anyway), I find value in taking stock of the past year and...