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Ten More Lessons from Ten Years
Last week, I shared 10 things I wish I knew when I became a millionaire at 33. One of our sayings in the fighter squadron was, "Criticism keeps us alive."...

Ten Lessons from Ten Years
I became a millionaire at 33. Now reflecting back at 43, here are 10 things I’ve learned that I wish I knew ten years ago. 1. Cash is king. It’s...

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,...