Author: Mike
The Normalization of Deviance
Last week I shared a clip on Instagram about one of my favorite mental models. I learned this concept in the early days of my military aviation career, and found it so...
When Success Meets Self-Denial
In the world of finance and entrepreneurship, we often focus on the surface - the strategies, the numbers, the success. Yet, beneath this veneer lies a deeper, more personal narrative: our...
Is Gratitude Overrated?
Gratitude is often heralded as the universal solution for life's hardships. It seems that gratitude is everywhere; from journals to self-help books to social media, gratitude is without a doubt an...
The Hidden Costs of Investing
When we consider investing, the first thing we usually consider is profits. How much do I have to invest, and what is my expected return? And this makes sense, because,...
The Science of Self-Sabotage
The world is full of advice, especially when it comes to finances. Countless books, podcasts, blogs, magazines, and even 24-hour news networks are dedicated to helping us make better financial...
There is No Magic Pill
If there is one thing I've learned over the years, it's that when it comes to money, people crave answers. They desperately want someone to come along and give them...
What I Learned from a 9-Figure SaaS Founder
This past week, I had the privilege of spending several action-packed days with a brilliant group of 7, 8, and even 9-figure SaaS (Software as a Service) founders. My dear friend Dan...
The Undisputed Champion of Investing Strategies?
Hello Financial Explorers, Dollar-cost averaging (DCA): It’s been widely heralded as the mechanism for assured long-term financial stability. The titans of finance, from Warren Buffett to Ray Dalio, assure us...
The First Rule of the Wealthy
When it comes to making investment decisions, the science is clear. We make emotional decisions, and then we cherry pick data to back our decisions up. And I’ll be the...
The Best Way to Beat the Market
When it comes to investing, most of us are sold on the eternal quest to “beat the market.” We've been conditioned to think that the route to monumental wealth lies...