Pimp Your Finances

One thing I’ve noticed about goals is that after you decide on them, you feel a wave of enthusiasm.  The sky is the limit, even if expectations are low.
Then reality kicks in.  You experience a few failures, and if you’re lucky, a few successes.  But regardless of how much progress you’ve made, you start feeling down.  The [...]

I put a lot of thought into resolutions, but in the past few years, I’ve struggled to find the right scope for my goals.
I’ve tried focusing on the big picture, and choosing resolutions like “improve finances” or “be healthier.”  One thing I like about these type of goals is that it’s hard to be daunted by them.  Most [...]

I recently read about an entrepreneur named Scott Campbell.  This past November, he launched ScotBlog - a blogging and social community for those of Scottish heritage around the world.  It appears to be the first site of its kind.  In a little more than a month, the site has already attracted 70 registered users and 10 groups.  It can definitely [...]

Do what you got to do.  And say what you got to say.  Do what you go to do.  Yes, start today.  Start today.
- Smashing Pumpkins, “Window Paine”
The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is now.
- David Chilton, “The Wealthy Barber”
When it comes to motivation, we’re our [...]