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F-You Money: John Goodman v. jlcollinsnh

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One of these is NOT John Goodman

Why you need F-You Money was the fourth post I ever wrote and remains one of the most popular on the blog still today, coming in at #6.

This concept of F-You Money is in many ways one of the cornerstones of the blog and much of what we discuss here is how to acquire, build and grow yours.

So, not surprisingly, very shortly after the movie “The Gambler” came out folks began sending me links to this wonderful 1-minute clip:

  (Not work or kid friendly)

I’ve long been a John Goodman fan and this clip, with this subject and his flawless delivery, is far and away my all time favorite. The moment I saw it, I wanted to do a jlcollinsnh version. All I needed, and had no idea how to find, was a video team to film, edit and produce it.

Then, last Fall, I went to Ecuador for our annual Chautauqua.

Since our first in 2013, I’ve said the coolest thing about these events are the incredible people I get to meet and hang out with. 2015 was no exception and it was where I met Joan & Brian.

I knew almost immediately we were destined to become personal friends and the fact that they live just down the road a piece in Massachusetts made it even easier.

But I didn’t realize what talented film makers they are until they put up the three minute video on our adventure that you’ll find in my Chautauqua 2015 post.

The moment I saw it, I knew I’d found my team. Fortunately, they loved the idea and we made plans. I modified the script to more closely match the philosophy around here and started rehearsing. Then a couple of Sundays ago they trekked up to the New Hampshire jlcollinsnh.com international world headquarters deep in the active volcano that serves as my hidden lair.

It is an amazing and enjoyable experience to watch professionals go about their work. The smooth flow and seemingly effortless overcoming of obstacles was sheer poetry.

While Mr. Goodman certainly has no worries about competition from the likes of me, thanks to the magic of Joan & Brian I think the results are pretty bloody wonderful. Hope you agree!

(Also not work or kid friendly)

Directed, filmed and edited by:

Joan @ Meister’s Balogna

Brian @ Inner Parakeet

Follow up:

I categorically disavow the entirety of this post by Mr. 1500. It is absolutely scandalous. Not a shred of truth in it. Even now, my consigliere is sorting out an appropriate response.

(BTW, Mr. 1500, you don’t happen to own a prized horse by any chance do you?)

Further, rumors that we only chose Mark Wahlberg for that clip because MMM, JD Roth and The Mad Fientist refuse to associate with me are entirely unfounded.

The fact that MMM has built himself a fortress high in the Rocky Mountains, JD Roth is on the run in an RV somewhere on the country’s back roads and The Mad Fientist has fled the country entirely are mere coincidences.

 

Addendum #1:

If you’re curious, here are the top five posts:

  1. How I failed my daughter and a simple path to wealth
  2. Why your house is a terrible investment
  3. Stocks – Part VI: Portfolio ideas to help you build and keep your wealth
  4. Stocks – Part I: There’s a major market crash coming!!! and Dr. Lo can’t save you
  5. What we own and why we own it

Addendum #2:

Recently I was interviewed by Hahna Kane for the Master Your Money Summit. We had a blast! (Even without a single f-bomb 🙂 )

Unrelated, but what I’ve recently read and recommend:

One in a series of novels and short stories recounting the adventures of Bertie Wooster and his “gentleman’s gentleman” Jeeves. If you’ve not read Wodehouse, do yourself a favor.

Aging boomers are urged to kill themselves to save the government money. A humorous novel. Interestingly, it references Bertie Wooster.

Southern missionary packs up his family and heads to the Congo. It doesn’t go well. Narrated in rotating chapters by his wife and four daughters. Compelling tale very well told. Amazing as the style and tone shifts between her narrators.

True story of a Mexican fisherman blown out into the Pacific Ocean and his survival as he drifts across for, well, 438 days. Reads like the great adventure it is. Amazing to note: All of his supplies are lost in the storm but he comes across enough garbage floating in the ocean to replenish them.

Predicting the future is risky business, but Ross makes an interesting case for how markets are changing and what industries are driving the change. Given the current political debate here in the US, I especially enjoyed his section: The Geography of Future Markets.

More books I’ve enjoyed

Related

Important Resources

  • Talent Stacker is a resource that I learned about through my work with Jonathan and Brad at ChooseFI, and first heard about Salesforce as a career option in an episode where we featured Bradley Rice on the Podcast. In that episode, Bradley shared how he reached FI quickly thanks to his huge paychecks and discipline in keeping his expenses low. Jonathan teamed up with Bradley to build Talent Stacker, and they have helped more than 1,000 students from all walks of life complete the program and land jobs like clockwork, earning double or even triple their old salaries using a Salesforce certification to break into a no-code tech career.
  • Credit Cards are like chain saws. Incredibly useful. Incredibly dangerous. Resolve to pay in full each month and never carry a balance. Do that and they can be great tools. Here are some of the very best for travel hacking, cash back and small business rewards.
  • Personal Capital is a free tool to manage and evaluate your investments. With great visuals you can track your net worth, asset allocation, and portfolio performance, including costs. At a glance you'll see what's working and what you might want to change. Here's my full review.
  • Betterment is my recommendation for hands-off investors who prefer a DIFM (Do It For Me) approach. It is also a great tool for reaching short-term savings goals. Here is my Betterment Review
  • NewRetirement offers cool tools to help guide you in answering the question: Do I have enough money to retire? And getting started is free. Sign up and you will be offered two paths into their retirement planner. I was also on their podcast and you can check that out here:Video version, Podcast version.
  • Tuft & Needle (T&N) helps me sleep at night. They are a very cool company with a great product. Here’s my review of what we are currently sleeping on: Our Walnut Frame and Mint Mattress.
  • Vanguard.com

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Comments

  1. Doug says

    March 19, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    Awesome

    Reply
    • Dividend Meter says

      March 20, 2016 at 9:37 am

      Most awesome video I have seen in a while. This one made my all-time favorite bookmarks list.

      Thank you jlcollins.

      Reply
      • Alex says

        March 21, 2016 at 11:34 pm

        So awesome!

        Reply
    • Denise says

      September 30, 2018 at 7:36 pm

      Very nicely done!! Who are you and can I be you when I grow up??

      Reply
  2. Tyler says

    March 19, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    That was absolutely amazing! I truly hope you become a YouTube celebrity from that video!
    All the best!

    Reply
  3. Distilled Dollar says

    March 19, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    F-you money is such a great position to strive for. There isn’t anything better than I can imagine.

    The added benefit is F-you money can be achieved well before reading FI.

    I will take issue on how each clip ends on a sour note. I’m highly optimistic that our best days are still ahead of us. As Buffett put it this year, “the babies being born in America today are the luckiest crop in history”

    Bravo on starting your film career! The clip looks amazing matched up next to the original.

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      March 19, 2016 at 11:34 pm

      Hi DD…

      I agree with you on all counts and, like you, I’m highly optimistic about our future. No point following the simple path to wealth I lay out here otherwise.

      Still, I wanted to follow the original as closely as possible. Artistic license and all that jazz. 😉

      Reply
  4. Cherry Lane says

    March 19, 2016 at 8:48 pm

    Nicely done, Jim! And well done to the production team. I bet you all had fun with that.

    Reply
  5. Mark says

    March 19, 2016 at 8:58 pm

    Jim, with all due respect, f–k you! You are the best.

    Reply
  6. Jimmy says

    March 19, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    “And the Academy Award for Best Actor goes to….Mr. Jim Collins!”

    That was beyond great, loved every bit of it. Next time I’m asked why I’m chasing financial freedom, I’ll just direct them to this. “Somebody wants you to do something, F**k you!” Haha cracked me up.

    Reply
  7. sfmitch says

    March 19, 2016 at 9:24 pm

    Outstanding!!!

    Reply
  8. MP says

    March 19, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    OMG, Jim, so well-done! I love it!

    Reply
  9. RobDiesel says

    March 19, 2016 at 9:35 pm

    WEll, I’ll be goddamned!

    That was beautifully interspersed with the original AND I was even surprised that your voice and even looks (to a small degree) are similar to those of John Goodman.

    Thanks for putting that up, good advice and hilariously delivered!

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      March 19, 2016 at 11:38 pm

      Ha!

      Thanks Rob…

      When I saw the final cut, the same thing struck me.

      Mr. Goodman and I don’t look the same, but our voices are similar.

      We are about the same age and build, and we have had the same lines cut into our faces over the years.

      Reply
      • Julie and Will says

        March 23, 2016 at 9:23 am

        We were noticing the same thing. Because of your posture and the lighting–and, most of all, the great line reading!–the similarities were amazing. Great job!

        Reply
  10. Jan says

    March 19, 2016 at 9:49 pm

    This is amazing!

    Reply
  11. nadir says

    March 19, 2016 at 9:50 pm

    Love it! Funny enough, shortly after being introduced to this blog I sent it on to a few close co-workers. One of them showed me that very same clip with John Goodman.

    Reply
  12. Lance says

    March 19, 2016 at 10:10 pm

    Bravo!!! This is excellent – love it!!

    Reply
  13. Quietly Crushing It says

    March 19, 2016 at 10:53 pm

    Brilliant!

    Reply
  14. Jon says

    March 19, 2016 at 11:30 pm

    The Godfather of FI/FU money has spoken….outstanding.

    Reply
  15. jlcollinsnh says

    March 19, 2016 at 11:40 pm

    Thanks all…

    ..for the very kind comments. Glad you’ve enjoyed it!

    But trust me when I tell you, if I look good doing it the credit mostly goes to the lighting, staging, filming, multiple takes and editing. In other words…

    …Joan & Brian!

    Reply
    • Brian says

      March 20, 2016 at 1:06 am

      Jim!

      We had a blast doing this and oddly enough this is the first time me and Joan have worked together!? Even though we met at work 9 years ago 🙂

      You made it really easy on us with that buttery voice of yours.

      Reply
    • Joan says

      March 20, 2016 at 1:11 am

      Jim,

      It was so much fun! Brian and I had a blast and it’s all quite easy when you’re shooting with magical unicorns such as yourself. Thanks for having us!

      Reply
      • Cheryl says

        March 20, 2016 at 9:57 am

        This was so much fun to watch!!! Great job Jim. You are a natural. Jim’s philosophy in 1 minute. I love it! Joan and Brian–you guys rock. Awesome job. Miss you all!

        Reply
        • Joan says

          March 20, 2016 at 2:08 pm

          Thanks Cheryl!!

          Reply
    • Paul says

      March 21, 2016 at 9:36 am

      It was awesome to see the Chautauqua forces come together to produced this. Its amazing what Brian and Joan did making it look like it came straight from the movie!

      Reply
  16. mike says

    March 20, 2016 at 12:30 am

    That’s a homerun Jim–thank you so much.

    In a good way, makes me want to run around saying fuck you to everyone;)

    Reply
    • jf says

      March 20, 2016 at 2:10 pm

      HAHAHA..I want to do the same thing. Probably should not say it to my wife.

      Reply
  17. Joe (arebelspy) says

    March 20, 2016 at 4:22 am

    Bahaha, I LOVED that.

    Well done Jim! (And Joan and Brian!)

    Even better than the original.

    Gonna be laughing at this, and rewatching it, for awhile. 😀

    Reply
  18. Mad Fientist says

    March 20, 2016 at 4:45 am

    Haha, fantastic!

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      March 20, 2016 at 9:49 am

      Thanks MF…

      BTW, I notice that the video YouTube rolls into right after this one is this podcast where you interview me:
      http://www.madfientist.com/jlcollinsnh-interview/

      Reply
      • Mad Fientist says

        March 23, 2016 at 12:00 pm

        Even better 🙂

        Reply
      • jlcollinsnh says

        March 23, 2016 at 2:41 pm

        Agreed! 🙂

        BTW, congrats on off loading that pesky job: http://www.madfientist.com/time-has-finally-come/

        Reply
  19. Lindsey says

    March 20, 2016 at 4:55 am

    Ha! Brilliant! Well done Jim and to the editing team, that was fantastic 😀
    Even better than the original! You have a great voice too 😉

    Reply
  20. Rich Carey says

    March 20, 2016 at 5:01 am

    Jim,

    F-you money is one of my favorite posts of all time!!! That was an amazing clip! You’ve inspired me to try my luck at a “money blog.” Congrats to the amazing actor playing himself and the team that made it!

    Reply
  21. Hotdog! says

    March 20, 2016 at 6:16 am

    Possibly the finest art I have seen on your website to date! Love it!

    Reply
  22. Skip says

    March 20, 2016 at 7:39 am

    Awesome Jim. I know you did this for fun, however, you just made it a whole lot easier for me to get a couple more friends on the EFI path. Keep the posts coming.

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      March 20, 2016 at 9:32 am

      You’re right Skip…

      ..we just did this for fun. 🙂

      It never occurred to me it might help readers like you guide friends to the light. Very cool!

      Please let me know if it helps.

      Reply
  23. Jorge says

    March 20, 2016 at 8:06 am

    Brilliant! You just made my day 🙂

    Reply
  24. Travis says

    March 20, 2016 at 9:27 am

    Love it!! Great work to you & the filmmakers!!

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      March 20, 2016 at 9:30 am

      High praise from a man in the business!

      Should I brace for Hollywood to start beating down my door? 😉

      Reply
  25. Eric says

    March 20, 2016 at 9:33 am

    I am literally laughing my ass off! Such an appropriate remake!! Now I want to do one!

    Reply
  26. Mrs EconoWiser says

    March 20, 2016 at 10:28 am

    AWESOME!!!

    Reply
  27. Joe says

    March 20, 2016 at 11:01 am

    That was your best post ever! It took you a minute and a half to creatively summarize and teach what the FI lifestyle is all about.

    You are the godfather of FI and FU money!

    You are a star! Please remember us at the top. 🙂

    Excellent work by you, Joan, and Brian!

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      March 20, 2016 at 11:36 am

      Thanks Joe!

      What is amazing to me, having never done this before, is the hours and hours (and hours) creating that minute and a half took. Mostly on the part of Joan & Brian.

      Of course I’ll remember…

      wait…

      …who are you again?

      Reply
  28. Aaron says

    March 20, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    Haha awesome! I love that you guys did this. It looks great.

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      March 20, 2016 at 12:33 pm

      The Chautauqua effect. 🙂

      Reply
    • Joan says

      March 20, 2016 at 12:40 pm

      Hi Aaron!

      OMG NEIL ASHER….

      Reply
  29. Steven says

    March 20, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    This is so great! Thank you!

    Reply
  30. Sabbaticalia says

    March 20, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    Ah, the clip that keeps on giving!

    I was curious what you planned to do to the original script … I do believe I nailed my guesses on half your changes, and really enjoyed the surprises of the other half. Mad mad props to you, Joan, and Brian. 😀

    Reply
  31. Steve says

    March 20, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    Hi Jim,

    That video’s awesome!

    I’m taking advantage of my F-You money a bit right now.

    I worked in corporate america for close to 5 years and was able to save up a considerable amount of F-You money. I quit late last year to take a break and create a small business. I launched my first product a few months ago and have already made a pretty good amount!

    I might just keep up at this and see where it goes and make sure to spend some time to travel. My little brother and I are planning to hike the Camino de Santiago in Spain for 4-5 weeks. Hard to do that with a corporate job!

    I’ve been reading your blog for a long time, and I’ve shared it with others. You do a great job, keep it up!

    Reply
    • Joan says

      March 20, 2016 at 2:11 pm

      Hey Steve! I don’t know you but I hiked the Camino 3 years ago. It was the most amazing things I’ve ever done. Good luck and buen camino!

      Joan

      Reply
      • Julie and Will says

        March 23, 2016 at 9:21 am

        Steve,
        Congratulations on quitting your corporate job, and your recent successes. Good luck, and enjoy the camino! You’ll love it.

        Joan,
        When did you hike the Camino 3 years ago? We hiked May/June 2013 and were wondering if we all could have been hiking around the same time. (Our picture here is from Finisterre.) Truly an amazing experience!

        Reply
        • Joan says

          March 23, 2016 at 10:09 am

          Hi Julie and Will!

          I did May/June of 2012! So I guess it’s been almost 4 years now. Time flies! I hiked to Santiago by myself and Brian met me there and we walked to Finisterre together!

          Reply
          • Julie and Will says

            March 23, 2016 at 10:32 am

            Missed each other by a year… May/June was a great time to be there. We plan to hike Le Puy to St. Jean Pied de Port in the next few years. Maybe we’ll see you on the path!

            By the way–Great job on the clip!

  32. Ty says

    March 20, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    I don’t usually comment on blogs, but this is so awesome that I had to chime in! Really well produced, Jim and perfect for the FI (and FU) community!

    Reply
  33. Edifi says

    March 20, 2016 at 2:34 pm

    Well gawdam, makes me look forward to finishing this ERE transition and making a trip down to Ecuador myself!

    Wish more bloggers had your attitude instead of “passive income via affiliate links”! Thanks and ‘Fuck you, too!'”

    Reply
  34. Mark says

    March 20, 2016 at 3:33 pm

    You absolutely killed it, Jim. Thanks for this and keep it up!

    Reply
  35. Will says

    March 20, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    Uh, yeah…that was pretty darn good…idea, production, and principle…

    Reply
  36. Marco says

    March 20, 2016 at 5:59 pm

    Love it

    Reply
  37. FiveSigmas says

    March 20, 2016 at 6:21 pm

    Hah! Brilliant job on the parody — both production and acting.

    Reply
  38. Mr W from whatlifecouldbe.eu says

    March 20, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    After 8years of working for a company, one day I told to my boss, in a nice but non negotiable way that my hourly rate Doubles in 2 months. I told him the truth: i want to work half as much and I am happy to train a Junior colleague. I have other sources of income and I don’t depend on the salary.
    He was shocked. But agreed. After a year, i no longer work for them, but my hourly rate is 4times as high as the initial one.
    How could I afoard to do that? F. U money.
    And all that time I had to think of your post! Thanks
    By the way. I reached FI about a year after that Konversation with my boss.

    Reply
  39. Newman says

    March 20, 2016 at 6:59 pm

    Thank you all the way from Sweden!! This awesome video inspired me to log on to my brokerage account and rename it. From now on, it’s called LFK as in “Långfingerkontot” in Swedish, which in English would be MFA as in “Middle Finger Account”!!!!! Good reminder every time I check my account 🙂

    Reply
    • DraggonFIRE says

      March 21, 2016 at 12:36 pm

      Brilliant! Thanks for the translation as I wouldn’t have made sense of it without…. 🙂

      Reply
      • Newman says

        March 22, 2016 at 7:55 pm

        He he! Just wanted to take the opportunity to teach you guys some serious Swedish 😉
        Btw, Google translate could actually handle it!

        Reply
        • jlcollinsnh says

          March 22, 2016 at 8:29 pm

          Tack, men naturligtvis vi alla redan talar svenska här. 🙂

          Reply
          • Newman says

            March 23, 2016 at 5:51 am

            Good reply, Mr. Collins 🙂

  40. kyle says

    March 20, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    That was simply amazing. Well done, Jim. I think maybe you should have taken that Oscar instead of Leonardo DiCaprio! 😉

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      March 20, 2016 at 11:27 pm

      Thanks but…

      Leo’s been after it for some time now, so we’ll let him have it.

      My career, after all, is just beginning…. 😉

      Reply
  41. Bill and Craig says

    March 20, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    Awesome job Jim! Wow, I didn’t know I was in the the company of an up and coming star at the 2015 Chautauqua! I want an autograph. Ya’ll did a great job in producing it!

    I’m in the process of getting involved in teaching my cousin, who just graduated college, the theories of FU. This video WILL BE in the curriculum. 😉

    If I had only known it and started at 22 years old. Yikes, I would have already been retired.

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      March 20, 2016 at 11:28 pm

      You’re the first person ever to ask for my autograph!

      Of course, I’ll have to decline.

      You’d only turn around and sell it on eBay….

      😉

      Reply
  42. Markola says

    March 20, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    Brilliant! Mr. Bogle himself would enjoy this one.

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      March 20, 2016 at 11:30 pm

      I’d love to have him see it. Perhaps someone here will pass it on to him.

      I’d also love for Mr. Goodman to see it as well. So, if any of you know him….

      Reply
      • Markola says

        March 22, 2016 at 12:00 am

        Kevin Bacon is doable with a few calls but John Goodman? I’m gonna have to talk to a guy, who knows a guy, capisce?

        Reply
      • jlcollinsnh says

        March 22, 2016 at 12:03 am

        I just figured you mention it the next time you’re fishing with him in Argentina.

        You know. Those trips I’m never invited on…

        Reply
  43. Hannah says

    March 21, 2016 at 10:21 am

    Brilliant!!! Well done, all of it.

    Reply
  44. Mike says

    March 21, 2016 at 11:05 am

    As a recently retired Brit I am thankful for the help that you, Jacob Fisker and MMM have given me in helping to plot my escape. Of all the concepts I have adopted the most powerful one related to acquiring F you money. Once I had enought I pulled the trigger. The video is a tour de force. Well done to all concerned.

    Reply
  45. DraggonFIRE says

    March 21, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    Pottymouth!

    Of all the offensive, juvenile, downright rude and…

    Fuck it… Nice work, Jim! Loved every second of the 97 seconds. Your partners in crime made it look good, but only you could make it sound good. Nice work.

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      March 21, 2016 at 12:41 pm

      “Of all the offensive, juvenile, downright rude and…”

      In other words…

      Nailed it! 🙂

      Reply
      • DraggonFIRE says

        March 23, 2016 at 6:41 am

        LoL!

        Just watched it again. I really think Wahlberg is taking a shine to you near the end. Seems he’s starting to get it. If he just applies the wisdom you’re spouting off between profanities, surely he has hope of an early retirement. The other guy – the bald guy – is obviously not listening; one of those know-it-alls who’ll be working into his late 60’s…. 😉

        Reply
  46. Terry says

    March 21, 2016 at 1:10 pm

    Thank you, thank you, thank you.
    Thank you, thank you, thank you.
    Amazing work by you, Joan and Brian.
    Brilliant message to us all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  47. DJJ says

    March 21, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    Outstanding!

    I have nothing else to say.

    Reply
  48. Katie says

    March 21, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    Jim,
    First time poster, been reading for a while. That is one awesome video! I love it!

    Reply
  49. Travis says

    March 21, 2016 at 3:14 pm

    THIS WAS AWESOME!!!!

    Reply
  50. Eric says

    March 21, 2016 at 4:48 pm

    WELL DONE!

    Reply
  51. Meghan says

    March 21, 2016 at 11:43 pm

    LOVE it!

    Reply
  52. Manyu says

    March 22, 2016 at 9:14 am

    Jim,

    Greetings from Somerville MA. Long time reader here, first time commenter.

    Loved this! Hilarious but still with the same powerful message. BTW, you have a great voice for this.

    Have you been able to take your Scrambler out for rides yet this year?

    Cheers,

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      March 22, 2016 at 3:05 pm

      Thanks, Manyu…

      (and thanks to everyone else for your kind words!)

      Nope.

      The motorbike is still hibernating at my friend’s underground lair.

      Reply
  53. Judy says

    March 22, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    Well, Jim, the tribe has spoken. Your new moniker is The Godfather of FIRE.

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      March 22, 2016 at 3:05 pm

      Whew.

      I was expecting my torch to be snuffed! 🙂

      Reply
  54. Julie says

    March 22, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    Jim,
    One word: awesome! The John Goodman clip was simply great. But you blew me away with your version!
    Thanks for the education,
    Julie in TC
    (from the Chautauqua Gang 2015)

    Reply
  55. Jonathan says

    March 22, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    Pure magic.

    Thank you for all that you do.

    Reply
  56. Mark says

    March 22, 2016 at 7:22 pm

    Couldn’t stop smiling. Love it!

    Reply
  57. Niusha says

    March 22, 2016 at 10:24 pm

    This is perfect Jim. The peak of your acting career so far is from second 48 to 53! Your facial expressions: priceless.

    Great job Joan and Brian!

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      March 22, 2016 at 10:45 pm

      Ha!

      All downhill from second #53.

      How fleeting fame. 😉

      Reply
  58. Fatchance says

    March 23, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    Jim, I love your site. I’ve read every article and live by your advice. This post is now my all time favorite. I LOVE IT!!! The production value is awesome. Biggest smile I’ve had at work in a long time (headphones).

    Reply
  59. Mr. 1500 says

    March 23, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    Oh shit, this is just great! You sure sound a helluva lot like Goodman too. Nice work.

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      March 23, 2016 at 6:43 pm

      Mr. 1500!

      I was wondering if/when you’d show up. 🙂

      Glad you were able to tolerate the salty language and enjoy it. I see you also posted my little clip to your Facebook page. Thank you!

      But just a small point of clarification: Mr. Goodman sounds a lot like ME. 😉

      Reply
  60. Andria says

    March 23, 2016 at 6:58 pm

    LOVE this video. Just watching it now. It made me smile! 🙂 Been working hard at this for 4 years and I am finally seeing that I will be free. It is paying off and I will be able to say F-You and that it is really going to happen for us.

    Reply
  61. Michelle says

    March 25, 2016 at 12:53 am

    Love it! Couldn’t stop smiling, long after watching your clip 🙂

    Reply
  62. OnlyKetchup says

    March 25, 2016 at 1:22 am

    That was epic! Great job, glad you made this. Voice was almost spot on with Goodman.

    Reply
  63. Mrs. 1500 says

    March 25, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    Just when I thought I couldn’t love you more, you come out with this…

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      March 25, 2016 at 1:28 pm

      And you thought I was just a pretty face…

      😉

      Reply
  64. HalfwaytoFU says

    March 25, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    This is amazing! I think you missed your calling, Jim.

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      March 27, 2016 at 1:57 pm

      As a John Goodman imitator? 😉

      Reply
  65. jlcollinsnh says

    March 26, 2016 at 8:14 pm

    Special Announcement:

    Recently I was interviewed by Hahna Kane for the Master Your Money Summit. We had a blast! Even with no F-bombs. 🙂

    Here’s the link:
    https://masteryourmoneysummit.com/james-collins-exclusive

    Since I am not active on social media, if you are a fan of my work I’d like to ask your help in spreading the word. Blog, Tweet, FB, whatever.

    Thanks! And I hope you get a chance to listen.

    Reply
  66. Pfgal says

    March 27, 2016 at 10:30 am

    Wow, this is fantastic! I’m constantly telling people about f-you money and referring them to your site – this video will be my new go-to reference. I just wrote my own post on f-you money and linked to you, but I might have to add this link also – it’s so perfect.

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      March 27, 2016 at 1:56 pm

      Thanks Pfgal…

      and thanks for passing it on. And for the link in your F-you money post.

      Since you were too polite to link to it, allow me: http://juliemorgenlender.com/2016/03/19/joys-of-f-you-money/

      It is very nicely done!

      Reply
  67. Simon Kenton says

    March 27, 2016 at 6:37 pm

    Well-lit, well delivered and paced, a wonderful resonant voice. Still, though, this is the takeway:

    “The United States of America – based on fuck you. You’re a king, you got an army? The greatest navy in the history of the world? Fuck you. Blow me. We’ll fuck it up ourselves. Which, we have done. A great fuck-you position, lost forever.”

    Reply
  68. AJ says

    March 28, 2016 at 1:26 pm

    Hi Jim,

    I find myself in an interesting situation retirement-planning wise and would appreciate your take. I’ve commented several times before and am both thankful and humbled that you take the time to answer all these questions. It’s a tremendous boon to those with the wisdom to read your blog.

    I’m 31, single, and am in solid financial shape (at least, I think I am as compared to my peers). Though I live in a high-cost East Coast location, I have no debt and earn an income roughly equivalent to the median for my zip code (which, again, is high given the area). I’ve been able to save around $50k in cash that I have earmarked for a house down payment fund, have accrued another $50k in a 401(k), have around $15k in a Roth IRA, and have some money in my current employer’s pension fund that is expected to pay out around $700 per month when I retire.

    I’ve been at my current job for over five years, but will be starting a new one soon. The new job offers a pension but no 401(k)–the current job offered both. Pensions are nice benefits to be sure, but they go directly against your MO of “f-you money.” Perhaps I’ll stay at my new job long enough to realize the benefits of their pension plan, but nobody knows what the future will hold.

    Do I have any options for tax-advantaged retirement savings vehicles besides either a Roth or a traditional IRA? For example, would I be able to incorporate myself as a sole proprietor consultant and contribute to a SEP even if I have W-2 wages elsewhere? If so, would my contributions be limited in any way? (I’ve done some research online, but have not been able to find sufficient answers that applied to me.) Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      March 28, 2016 at 9:41 pm

      Hi AJ…

      Yes, you can set up a SEP if you have a side business in addition to your W2 job. You can then contribute up to 25% of your income from that business or $53,000 whichever is less.

      You’ll find the details here: https://www.irs.gov/Retirement-Plans/Retirement-Plans-FAQs-regarding-SEPs

      Reply
  69. Alfredo says

    March 28, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    Excellent! I am so glad that you made this… I’ll send it to everybody!

    Reply
  70. Syed says

    March 28, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    Just came across your site. This was hilarious and very well done. Solid advice to live by.

    Reply
  71. Verena says

    March 31, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    Great stuff!!
    Greetings from Germany

    Reply
  72. Mike and Lauren says

    April 7, 2016 at 10:33 am

    Haha! Wow, that was really well done. Production value, delivery, message…all spot on.

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      April 7, 2016 at 12:03 pm

      Thanks!

      High praise coming from pros like yourselves!

      Reply
  73. TR says

    April 23, 2016 at 11:00 am

    Jim,

    In me attempting to build my FU Money, the Bogleheads recommend splitting one’s bond allocation between Total Bond Market and Inflation Adjusted Securities. I notice you stay just with the Total Bond Market fund. Would you please share your thoughts on this recommendation to split between the two and why perhaps you do not? Thank you sir in advance.

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      April 23, 2016 at 11:12 am

      Hi TR…

      I make it a policy not to comment on the investing ideas of others. You should read their point of view and, if you care to, mine and decide for yourself.

      For mine, The Stock Series is the place to start and I might highlight these posts:

      https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/05/12/stocks-part-vi-portfolio-ideas-to-build-and-keep-your-wealth/

      https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/10/01/stocks-part-xii-bonds-and-a-bit-on-reits/

      https://jlcollinsnh.com/2011/06/14/what-we-own-and-why-we-own-it/

      Good luck!

      Reply
  74. Kris says

    July 27, 2016 at 1:21 pm

    Totally awesome!!!

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      July 27, 2016 at 10:07 pm

      And great fun to do.

      Thanks!

      Reply
  75. Mr. 1500 (Vinny) says

    August 11, 2016 at 11:05 pm

    “(BTW, Mr. 1500, you don’t happen to own a prized horse by any chance do you?)”

    Hmmm, are you getting smart with me Mr. Collins? Two question come to mind:
    1) Do you happen to know where my violin case is at? I seem to have misplaced it, but I’ll need it soon. Very soon.
    2) Where may I locate you this weekend?

    I will not leave the gun or the cannoli.

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      August 12, 2016 at 5:29 am

      Hope you are faster on the draw, mr. 1500, than you are in leavin’ blog response comments. 😉

      Reply
  76. Nigel Pearson says

    August 30, 2016 at 9:29 pm

    Just building my F-U Money. Hope to have it soon. Thanks for the article Jlcollinsnh.

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      August 31, 2016 at 10:23 am

      Starting is the hardest part. Then hanging on when it drops.

      The fun part is watching it ramp up!

      Reply
  77. Slow Dad says

    October 25, 2016 at 5:08 am

    Well done, that made my day! You should put that on the top of your home page as the condensed wisdom of Jim Collins in 1 minute 36 seconds for the “tl;dr” generation 🙂

    Keep up the great work, thanks for freely sharing your thoughts with the world.

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      October 25, 2016 at 12:26 pm

      Glad you liked it, SD…

      I’m always a bit surprised it hasn’t offended more people. 😉

      But last time I looked, there were only two thumbs down for it on you tube.

      I like your idea of adding it to the sidebar and have passed it on to my tech guy. Thanks!

      But what is “the “tl;dr” generation”?????

      Reply
  78. DanO says

    February 12, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    Have you read this http://time.com/money/4187538/f-u-money-defined-how-much-calculator/?xid=time_socialflow_twitter about the FU Money?

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      February 14, 2017 at 9:23 am

      Nope

      Reply
  79. dave says

    April 13, 2017 at 3:08 pm

    This video takes me back to high school. It reminds me of being in the locker room. We would listen to Led Zeppelin or AC/DC to get pumped up before a game. We would use music to get the Adrenalin going.

    I am going to start to listen to your video before I dollar-cost-average money into my Roth IRA or brokerage account.

    This video gets me pumped up to be on the road to FI.

    Cool stuff

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      April 14, 2017 at 9:03 am

      Glad you like it!

      It was a blast to do and Brian and Joan made even me look great

      Reply
  80. Alysha says

    June 3, 2017 at 10:39 pm

    JL,

    Sorry to bother but I am having a hard time making out what is being said in the video.
    I have looked at all the comments and on the video comments and I can’t find a transcript.

    Would it be possible to have one added?

    Thank you,
    -A

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      June 4, 2017 at 12:07 am

      Sorry Alysha…

      There is no transcript.

      You’ll just have to listen repeatedly. It is all part of the diabolical plan. 😉

      Reply
      • Alysha says

        June 4, 2017 at 1:07 am

        JL,

        Well spending the evening reading your very helpful Stock series, I think I know what you are saying now…..

        -Alysha

        Reply
  81. DaveC says

    August 25, 2017 at 6:53 pm

    Or as Bobby Axelrod puts it “Then again, what’s the point of having F* you money if you never say, F* You.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky6wBYQl0yc

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      August 26, 2017 at 7:38 am

      Great show & clip 🙂

      Reply
  82. Matt says

    November 16, 2017 at 10:27 pm

    This is Outstanding! Well done…. I Love it!

    Reply
  83. Peter Wilkes says

    June 1, 2018 at 6:51 am

    G’day mate that was awesome, love your book, love your Blog, you’ve helped myself and my son more than you know. you have a big Aussie following please keep it up!

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      June 1, 2018 at 9:56 am

      G’day Peter…

      Thank you for checking in from the “land down under”

      ….you made my day! 🙂

      Just curious, how do you know I have a big Aussie following? Is there a group of some sort?

      Reply
      • Peter Wilkes says

        June 1, 2018 at 4:06 pm

        G’day Jim,
        Yes there is a few groups, the main one being the Barefoot Investor Group that I subscribe to. It is run by Scott Pape who wrote “The Barefoot Investor”. Also the Blog “Aussie Fire Bug” which I also subscribe to. Your book and Blog are mentioned and recommended (strongly) regularly in these groups, especially the Barefoot site. I bought the Audio book and have listened to it a few of times now. It has changed my way of thinking about a lot of things in my life to do with FIRE. I have now moved most of my money into Vanguard ETFs, also I have seen the truth behind buying a house, which I already suspected but your blog really opened my eyes to that. Its also helping me get through to my 18 year old son. Love your work mate and Cheers, Peter

        Reply
        • jlcollinsnh says

          June 1, 2018 at 6:42 pm

          Thanks, Peter…

          ..I had no idea. Very cool! 🙂

          Reply
  84. Shine says

    June 9, 2018 at 10:09 pm

    So awesome, and your version is even better than John’s haha!

    Reply
  85. Rusty says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:49 pm

    This is so well done, I thought it was a director’s cut. I nearly fell out of my chair when he started recommending Vanguard ticker symbols.

    I’d love to post this on the Bogleheads forum, but the language! 🙂

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      July 29, 2018 at 7:53 pm

      Well, if you do post it be sure to add a NSFW warning. 😉

      Reply
  86. Al says

    September 2, 2018 at 11:58 pm

    When I saw this today, I thought it was parts of a real movie. “I didn’t know Wahlberg was into FIRE stuff”

    3 years later this is no less true. Wish I knew about this before we bought our house, but eh, kids are happy so whatever.

    Sharing this with everyone I know!

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      September 4, 2018 at 7:32 am

      That’s high praise indeed, Al.

      Thanks, and thanks for passing it on!

      Reply
  87. Claytone says

    February 12, 2019 at 5:00 pm

    Helluva job Jim, Joan, and Brian!

    Great production value + the right message = a winner.

    Reply
  88. Team CF says

    May 16, 2019 at 11:11 am

    I can keep watching this, it’s priceless! Well done Jim

    Reply
  89. Nutshell says

    June 2, 2019 at 8:35 am

    Sending to my (adult) kids! You’ve said it in a way their sweet little momma doesn’t speak, but absolutely agrees with. This clip represents the gritty urgency to aim at self-reliance, take risks and invest. Well done!

    Reply
  90. Gonzalo@ToFinancialFreedom says

    October 8, 2019 at 9:55 am

    Hi,
    First of all I wanted to congratulate you for a wonderful video, I loved it when I watch it on Youtube, it’s unbelievable. The first time I watched it I didn’t realise that it wasn’t the real video from The Gambler, I was a bit surprised that John Goodman talked so much about Stocks and bonds 😀
    I have a blog about personal finances and investing (www.tofinancialfreedom.co), and I wanted to include it on my posts since it clearly reflects my views.
    Please let me know if you give me your permission.
    Thanks again!

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      October 8, 2019 at 7:31 pm

      Hi Gonzalo…

      Thanks for asking and I would be honored for you to link to the video.

      All the best,

      JL

      Reply
      • Gonzalo@Tofinancialfreedom.co says

        October 10, 2019 at 7:14 am

        Thank you so much!
        I have been reading a bit about posting youtube videos from movies on blogs, and it looks like there could be some copyright issues. This video is done by you but it contains parts from The Gambler movie. I just wanted to confirm that you have checked the copyrights angle, in order to give me some peace of mind 🙂
        Thanks again!

        Reply
  91. Stoff says

    January 3, 2020 at 12:52 pm

    Hey JL!
    I found this video on a social video platform randomly…
    Immediately loved it! So, I had to share it with friends (mainly those who will understand the VTSAX/VBTLX thing…), and they all loved it too!
    It reminds me to start putting some money on VTSAX or another of those Vanguard ETF/Mutual fund.

    And by the way thanks for this blog and the audio book, I use them as a great guide!

    See ya!

    Reply
  92. Dave says

    July 14, 2020 at 12:41 pm

    Hello Mr. Collins,

    I’m a bit late to the party on this one. I just ran across this video today. I’ve been slowing reading your articles and have found them a delight to read.

    I’ve been reading and following along your articles and blog for only a few weeks, but this is the first one that has prompted me to comment.

    Thanks for all the advise in your articles. Take care,
    Dave

    BTW, the video was great and made my day. Cheers

    Reply
  93. Stephen Dickson says

    January 7, 2021 at 2:09 pm

    Sometimes all you need is 30 seconds to hear a wake up call. The middle section has changed my approach to investing. It triggered an alarm bell and I had to do something…

    But I took the long way round: Starting with your Ted talks->Google Talks->the YouTube clip and now found the original home right here. Now the book is on its way. Glad to make it here at the original starting point. Well worth the long trip round the internet!

    Really enjoyed this. Thanks!

    Reply
  94. SPS Chauhan says

    March 23, 2022 at 2:03 am

    I saw your video on Google Talks today and it resonates with me. Even though I am from India, investing & wealth creation is my passion.

    I saw both the clips and its really nice to hear. Hope we can put these in action for our own lifes 🙂

    Reply

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      • Mr. Market's Wild Ride
    • ► June (4)
      • Gone for Summer, an important note on comments and random cool stuff that caught my eye
      • Around the world with an Aussie Biker
      • Case Study #13: The Power of Flexibility
      • Stocks — Part VIII: The 401(k), 403(b), TSP, IRA & Roth Buckets
    • ► March (2)
      • Stocks -- Part XXVIII: Debt - The Unacceptable Burden
      • Chautauqua October 2015: Times Two!
    • ► February (2)
      • YNAB: Best Place to Work Ever?
      • Case Study #12: Escaping a soul-crushing job before you're 70
    • ► January (3)
      • Case Study #11: John, a small business owner in transition
      • Trish and Stan take an Intrepid Sailing Voyage
      • 2014 Annual Louis Rukeyser Memorial Market Prediction Contest results, and my forecast for 2015
  • ► 2014 (29)
    • ► December (2)
      • Diamonds and Happy Holidays!
      • Micro-Lending with Kiva
    • ► November (3)
      • Chautauqua February 7-14, 2015: Escape from Winter
      • Stocks -- Part XXVII: Why I Don’t Like Dollar Cost Averaging
      • Jack Bogle and the Presidential Medal of Freedom
    • ► October (3)
      • Tuft & Needle: A better path to sleep
      • Nightmare on Wall Street: Will the Blood Bath Continue?
      • Help Wanted
    • ► September (1)
      • Chautauqua 2014: Lightning strikes again!
    • ► August (2)
      • Stocks -- Part XXVI: Pulling the 4%
      • Stocks -- Part XXV: HSAs, more than just a way to pay your medical bills.
    • ► July (3)
      • Stocks -- Part XXIV: RMDs, the ugly surprise at the end of the tax-deferred rainbow
      • Summer travels, writing, reading and other amusements
      • Moto X, my new Republic Wireless Phone
    • ► June (1)
      • Stocks -- Part XXIII: Selecting your asset allocation
    • ► May (1)
      • Stocks -- Part XXII: Stepping away from REITs
    • ► April (3)
      • Q&A III: Vamos
      • Q&A II: Salamat
      • Q&A I: Gaijin Shogun
    • ► March (2)
      • Top 10 posts
      • Cafe No Se
    • ► February (4)
      • Chautauqua 2014 preview, closing up for travel and other random cool things that caught my eye of late.
      • Case Study #10: Should Josiah buy his parents a house?
      • Case Study #9: Lars -- maximizing some good fortune and considering "dollar cost averaging"
      • Case Study #8: Ron's mother - she's doin' all right!
    • ► January (4)
      • roundup: Some random cool things
      • Stocks — Part XXI: Investing with Vanguard for Europeans
      • Case Study #7: What it looks like when everything financial goes wrong
      • 1st Annual Louis Rukeyser Memorial Market Prediction Contest 2013 results, and my forecast for 2014
  • ► 2013 (41)
    • ► December (4)
      • Closing up for the Holidays, see you in 2014
      • Betterment: a simpler path to wealth
      • Case Study 6: Helping an ill and elderly parent
      • Stocks -- Part XX: Early Retirement Withdrawal Strategies and Roth Conversion Ladders from a Mad Fientist
    • ► November (3)
      • Death, Taxes, Estate Plans, Probate and Prob8
      • Case Study #5: Zero to 2.6 million in 25 years
      • Case Study #4: Using the 4% rule and asset allocations.
    • ► October (3)
      • Republic Wireless and my $19 per month phone plan
      • Case Study #3: Let's get Tom to Latin America!
      • The Stock Series gets its own page
    • ► September (2)
      • Case Study #2: Joe -- off to a fast start!
      • Chautauqua 2013: A Week of Dreams
    • ► August (1)
      • Closing up shop plus an opening at Chautauqua, my new podcast, phone, book and other random cool stuff
    • ► July (1)
      • They Will Kill You For Your Shoes!
    • ► June (4)
      • Stocks -- Part VIII-b: Should you avoid your company's 401k?
      • Shilpan's Seven Habits to Live More with Less
      • Stocks -- Part XIX: How to think about money
      • My path for my kid -- the first 10 years
    • ► May (5)
      • Why your house is a terrible investment
      • Stocks — Part XVIII: Investing in a raging bull
      • Dining with the Ghosts of Sarah Bernhardt and Alfons Mucha
      • How we finally got the house sold
      • Stocks — Part XVII: What if you can't buy VTSAX? Or even Vanguard?
    • ► April (4)
      • Greetings from Prague & a computer question
      • Swimming with Tigers, a 2nd chance on the Chautauqua, a financial article gets it wrong and I'm off to Prague
      • Storage, Moving and Movers
      • Homeless, and a bit on the strategy of dollar cost averaging
    • ► March (4)
      • Wild Turkeys, Motorcycles, Dining Room Sets & Greed
      • Roots v. Wings: considering home ownership
      • How about that stock market?!
      • The Blog has New Clothes
    • ► February (5)
      • Meet Mr. Money Mustache, JD Roth, Cheryl Reed & me for a Chautauqua in Ecuador
      • High School Poetry, Carnival, cool ads and random pictures that caught my eye
      • Consignment Shops: Best business model ever?
      • Cafes
      • Stocks -- Part XVI: Index Funds are really just for lazy people, right?
    • ► January (5)
      • Social Security: How secure and when to take it
      • Fighting giraffes, surreal landscapes, dancing with unicorns and restoring a Vanagon
      • My plan for 2013
      • VITA, income taxes and the IRS
      • How to be a stock market guru and get on MSNBC
  • ► 2012 (53)
    • ► December (6)
      • See you next year....until then: The Origin of Life, Life on Other Worlds, Mechanical Graveyards, Great Art, Alternative Lifestyles and Finding Freedom
      • Stocks -- Part XV: Target Retirement Funds, the simplest path to wealth of all
      • Stocks -- Part XIV: Deflation, the ugly escort of Depressions.
      • Stocks Part XIV: Deflation, the ugly escort of Depressions.
      • Stocks -- Part XIII: The 4% rule, withdrawal rates and how much can I spend anyway?
      • How I learned to stop worrying about the Fiscal Cliff and you can too.
    • ► November (2)
      • Rent v. owning: A couple of case studies in Ecuador
      • So, what does a month in Ecuador cost anyway?
    • ► October (4)
      • See you in December....
      • Meet me in Ecuador?
      • The Podcast: You can hear me now.
      • Stocks -- Part XII: Bonds
    • ► September (6)
      • Stocks -- Part XI: International Funds
      • The Smoother Path to Wealth
      • Case Study #I: Putting the Simple Path to Wealth into Action
      • Tales of Bolivia: Calle de las Brujas
      • Stocks -- Part X: What if Vanguard gets Nuked?
      • Travels in South America: It was the best of times....
    • ► August (1)
      • Home again
    • ► June (4)
      • Yellow Fever, closing up shop for the summer and heading to Peru y Bolivia
      • I could not have said it better myself...
      • Stocks -- Part IX: Why I don't like investment advisors
      • Happy Birthday, jlcollinsnh; and thanks for the gift Mr. MM!
    • ► May (6)
      • Stocks -- Part VIII: The 401K, 403b, TSP, IRA & Roth Buckets
      • Mr. Money Mustache
      • The College Conundrum
      • Stocks -- Part VII: Can everyone really retire a millionaire?
      • Stocks -- Part VI: Portfolio ideas to build and keep your wealth
      • Stocks -- Part V: Keeping it simple, considerations and tools
    • ► April (6)
      • Stocks -- Part IV: The Big Ugly Event, Deflation and a bit on Inflation
      • Stocks -- Part III: Most people lose money in the market.
      • Stocks -- Part II: The Market Always Goes Up
      • Stocks -- Part 1: There's a major market crash coming!!!! and Dr. Lo can't save you.
      • You can eat my Vindaloo, mega lottery, Blondie, Noa, Israel Kamakawiwo 'Ole, art, film and a ride on the Space Shuttle
      • Where in the world are you?
    • ► March (7)
      • How I lost money in real estate before it was fashionable, Part V: Sold! and the taxman cometh.
      • How I lost money in real estate before it was fashionable, Part IV: I become a Landlord.
      • How I lost money in real estate before it was fashionable, Part III: The Battle is Joined.
      • How I lost money in real estate before it was fashionable, Part II: The Limits of the Law.
      • How I lost money in real estate before it was fashionable, Part I: Impossibly Naive.
      • You, too, can be conned
      • Armageddon and the value of practical skills
    • ► February (6)
      • Rent v. Owning Your Home, opportunity cost and running some numbers
      • The Casanova Kid, a Shit Knife, a Good Book, Having No Regrets, Dark Matter and a bit of Magic
      • What Poker, Basketball and Mike Whitaker taught me about Luck
      • How to Give like a Billionaire
      • Go ahead, make my day
      • Muk Finds Success in Tahiti
    • ► January (5)
      • Travels with "Esperando un Camino"
      • Beanie Babies, Naked Barbie, American Pickers and Old Coots
      • Selling the House and Adventures in Staging
      • The bashing of Index Funds, Jack Bogle and a Jedi dog trick
      • Magic Beans
  • ► 2011 (22)
    • ► December (1)
      • Dividend Growth Investing
    • ► November (2)
      • The Mummy's head, Particle Physics and "Knocking on Heaven's Door"
      • "It's Better in the Wind" or why I ride a motorcycle
    • ► October (1)
      • Lazy Days and School Days
    • ► July (2)
      • The road to Zanzibar sometimes goes thru Ecuador...
      • Johnny wins the lotto and heads to Paris
    • ► June (16)
      • Chainsaws, Elm Trees and paying for College
      • Stuff I’ve failed at: the early years
      • Snatching Victory from the Jaws of Defeat
      • The. Worst. Used. Car. Ever.
      • Top Ten reasons your future is so bright it hurts my eyes to look at it
      • The Most Dangerous Words Your Customer Can Say
      • How not to drown in The Sea of Assholes
      • What we own and why we own it
      • The Ten Sales Commandments
      • My ever so formal and oh so dry CV
      • How I failed my daughter and a simple path to wealth
      • The Myth of Motivation
      • Why you need F-you money
      • My short attention span
      • Why I can’t pick winning stocks, and you can’t either
      • The Monk and the Minister

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