Pressing the reset button!
When your computer, or any electronic device, decides to freeze the easiest way to solve the problem is often to press the reset button. But take this solution out of electronics and, while simple, it...
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What’s gets measured, gets managed!
There is an old adage that I heard when I started working, in the late 90’s, and that is: “What gets measured gets managed”. There is a whole lot of truth in that statement that even my 20-year-old...
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The power of perseverance and its impact on your success.
There’s power in perseverance! There are a few fundamental elements for success in life that could be considered common sense, but in reality are not that common. Even common sense itself isn’t very...
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Santa is not dead! The spirit of the season lives in all of us.
Where are the cookies? My daughter and I were driving to swim practice a couple weeks ago and I was asked a very simple question: Is Santa real? Before I get to how I answered the question, I should...
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Christmas shopping – done right, with a plan!
Braving the mall Stepping into the mall you are instantly accosted by the sights and sounds that accompany your trip to the church of consumerism. But, today things are a little different! It seems...
View ArticleWhat is an FI Number?
The world of personal finance is filled with all sorts of terms and definitions with the holy grail being financial independence, that magical point where you are not bound to your daily grind. Over...
View ArticleIs there such a thing as good debt?
I am sure that you’ve heard the terms “good debt” and “bad debt”. People use these terms and have great and glorious conversations and debates around them. There is merit to the discussion as maxing...
View ArticleBack To Life, Back To Reality… sort of?
September, for me, is this odd mix of ends and beginnings; the summer draws to a close, fall colours begin to come out shepparding in the fall season. It also marks the switch over to pumpkin spice...
View ArticleNew vs Used: The Hidden Stigma
When you’re buying something new, especially if it’s expensive, there is an excitement around it, and lots of emotions come up even if they are subtle. People talk about their exciting new purchases;...
View ArticleWhat I learned about myself from a 500-mile cycling challenge
Life in the 21st century has become increasingly sedentary, and the pandemic, in my opinion, is exasperating this trend. We used to leave the house to go to the office and if you were like me, take a...
View ArticleI lost out on a 56.5% return, and I’m OK with it. A story in risk tolerance.
You read the title correctly! I lost out on making money, and I’m OK with it. In March of this year (2020), we had a spectacular market crash; on February 20, the Dow Jones was at 29,219.98, and on...
View ArticleWhy a 9-5 isn’t a bad thing
The FIRE community has always been about getting to the point of financial independence as quickly as possible and then retiring, at least that’s what popular media would have you believe. At least...
View ArticleCovid has changed how we work
At the beginning of the year, no one would have thought that by March, we would be either working from home or out of work, but that happened. Covid has changed how we work for a lot of us in very...
View ArticleFinding Balance
Work-life balance is about just that, finding balance. Most of the popular literature leads us to think that there is a magical equilibrium where you work a little bit and have time for the rest of...
View ArticleA moment to Pause – Happy Holidays
As I’m sure you’ve noticed, the holidays are pretty much upon us. The traditions vary, but I’m sure that the long arm of consumerism makes sure everyone knows the holidays are here. It has been a...
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