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The Power of Opinion
“I don’t give a f--- what other people think.” I chuckled to myself as I heard my client say this, remembering a time when I might have said the same thing. Once...

Don’t Forget Rule #1
I’ve had several conversations this week that remind me just how distorted our collective views on investing tend to be. In these conversations, I’ve talked to founders who: After selling...

There’s no such thing as a free lunch
We need to talk about boring businesses. Buying “boring” businesses has been a very popular trend for the last few years, primarily driven by social media influencers like Codie Sanchez. The...

What Scares You the Most About Being Rich?
This past week I was having a conversation with a new friend when he gave an answer that stunned the rest of us. “The truth is, I don’t think I’ve...

Are You Behind the Power Curve?
We all know what it means when we say someone is “behind the power curve.” They’re a little slow on the uptake, haven’t made the expected progress, and are overwhelmed with no way out. But...

The Unbreakable (Half) Year in Review
You may not know this about me, but the Fourth of July is my favorite holiday. It's the 80/20 of holidays as far as I'm concerned; no decorations, gifts, or...