Category Archives: Money

In 1974 my dad died.  I was 23. (Didn’t expect the Happy Birthday post to begin there, I’ll bet!) He never had much interest in kids so our relationship didn’t really begin to develop until I was in college and could relate to him as an adult.  Of course, by then I had my own [...]

Elvis and “You can eat my Vindaloo.” If we had ads like these I wouldn’t fast forward thru the commercials.  I’d also buy me some New Walkers Poppadums.  Bet you can’t watch it just once: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QduTLFILORY&sns=em My pal Trish is a whip smart, drop dead gorgeous international entrepreneur.  She’s lived and traveled all over the [...]

Today let’s take a break and visit some of the more interesting items that have come my way of late. This is too funny.  Wish I’d had this to give you all on Valentine’s Day.  Wish even more I had this kid’s style: http://www.wimp.com/casanovaprank/ You think you’re tough?  Think you’re resourceful?  Think you’re a minimalist? [...]

Here’s a little thought experiment. Consider all the people you’ve known for a moment.  Now focus on the five who have been least successful and the five who have achieved the most.  Ask yourself, what is their attitude regarding luck?  In my experience the contrast is striking.  What I notice is this: Less successful people [...]