One of the keys to becoming the master of your money is to live off of 80% of your income. If you are not already doing this, it will take time and energy to practice self-control. But when you...
The 5 Disciplines of a Successful Entrepreneur
No matter where you are on the journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur, I believe everyone needs some basic disciplines in order to be truly prosperous. The following five disciplines are good...
The First Key to Building Lasting Wealth & How to Master It
In the late 1990’s, I was a fairly regular speaker at some large network marketing events. One of the hosts of those events had a great impact on my life. I had the privilege of visiting with him as...
What Stands in the Way of Change?
Think back to a moment in your life when you felt stuck. Maybe you were physically stuck in a city you didn’t like or a home you couldn’t appreciate. Maybe you were emotionally stuck in a state of...
The Seven Key Qualities All Leaders Should Possess
Every business, organization, nonprofit, and church needs a leader. Even families flourish under the direction of a leader. There is much talk on the internet and in corporations about the...
The Importance of Interrupting Your Normal
Did you know that you can achieve almost any change you desire to make? As humans, we tend to fall into a river of complacency, allowing the river to carry us wherever it pleases. We allow...
What to Look for When You Consider a Potential Rental Property
Picture this. You find an incredible property online and take a virtual tour. The floors are beautiful, the kitchen looks new, and the bedrooms are spacious. You’re amazed at the price and think...
Is Policy Necessary in an Organization?
People talk a lot about policy. They say things like, “Our policy is…” or “We need a policy on…”, but what exactly is policy? Is policy necessary in an organization? What is policy? Policy...
7 Safeguards to Guide You to a Good Tenant
You have a rental property. Now you are ready to rent it out and start making some money, but you have one last step. It is time to find a tenant. That is probably the hardest part of being a...
Goal Setting 101: Bringing The Goal into Focus
Goal setting is important in both your personal life and in business. It is important to bring the goal into focus quickly so that you can work towards attaining the goal. The goal setting process...
Three Giants of Investing-Real Estate, Business, and Stocks
The three giants of investing are investing in real estate, investing in business and investing in stocks. Recently, my wife and I took a vacation to Aruba. In Aruba, the shopping area is...
Which is Better–A Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA?
I often get questions from both new and old investors wanting to know which is better-- a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA? So, I wanted to give you a snapshot of what each of these types of...