Humans are the only species on earth blessed with the gift of CHOICE. While other species live at the mercy of instinct and genetic pre-programming, we get to choose. Assuming you are currently human, you get to choose whether life happens to you or for you. If you choose to live your life with intention, […]| Gen Y Finance Guy
Motivation can be fleeting. It can be on again, off again. Because of its inconsistent nature, motivation can’t be the only tool in your belt to keep you moving forward toward achieving your goals. Or your to-do list. Or even the one task presently at hand. Let’s face it, we have all had days where we lacked […]| Gen Y Finance Guy
After revisiting some Jim Rohn audio, I felt compelled to share what was swirling around that gray matter of mine between the ears. That audio led me to create what I’m not referring to as the P’s and C’s to living a prosperous life. When I think about what it takes to live a truly […]| Gen Y Finance Guy
A few years ago, I started a small text group (that also gets together in real life) of like-minded men with the goal of pushing ourselves to grow, not just in wealth, but in all areas of life. We have conversations that range from the tactical to the philosophical, and every now and then, something […] The post The Highest Form of Civilization appeared first on Gen Y Finance Guy.| Gen Y Finance Guy
Lately, I’ve been trying to articulate a simple framework that captures the different types of makers in the world—the people who actually create things. Products. Businesses. Ideas. Art. Systems. Movements. Wealth. It’s a thought experiment that’s been rolling around in my mind as I reflect on my own strengths—and blind spots—and try to better understand […] The post The Three Types of Makers (And Why I’m Not Ashamed of Being a Copycat) appeared first on Gen Y Finance Guy.| Gen Y Finance Guy
As I reflect on nearly four decades of life—of building, growing, failing, risking, and compounding—I feel a deep responsibility to pass on what I’ve learned. Not just for my own kids, but for anyone in the younger generation who wants to live with intention. This isn’t about becoming rich for its own sake. It’s about […]| Gen Y Finance Guy
“Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing than a long life spent in a miserable way” – Alan Watts In part one of this series, I pondered the thought-provoking question offered by Alan Watts: what if money were no object? Alan dove even deeper by asking the following: What would you like […]| Gen Y Finance Guy
Let’s get something straight. Money is a tool! By itself it is nothing more than paper and metal, but it is a powerful means to many different ends. It provides the one who has it with optionality. Simply put, it is the tool that enables its possessor to both live well and give well. On this […]| Gen Y Finance Guy
Not many people are willing to put in the kind of time it takes in order to take what appear to be quantum leaps. However, for those that are willing to “do the work,” great reward is there for the taking. In this short post we will explore what is possible in short periods of […]| Gen Y Finance Guy
Be someone’s first believer. Because sometimes, belief is the spark that ignites everything. Jim Rohn once said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” That idea has shaped so much of how I think about relationships, growth, and influence. It’s not just a reminder to audit your circle; […] The post First Believer appeared first on Gen Y Finance Guy.| Gen Y Finance Guy
Everyone loves to say “don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” It sounds responsible. Safe. Mature. But here’s the truth: you don’t get rich by diversifying. You get rich by concentrating your time, capital, and energy on a single mission. A business. A bet. A bold idea. You pour yourself into something where you […] The post Concentrate to Build Wealth. Diversify to Preserve It. appeared first on Gen Y Finance Guy.| Gen Y Finance Guy
There’s a quote often attributed to Jack Lemmon that says: “No matter how far you go in life, you must always send the elevator back down.” That idea has stuck with me for as long as I can remember. I’ve been fortunate to have people in my life who took an interest in me without […]| Gen Y Finance Guy
2022: Wow! I can’t believe it has been three years since I went through this exercise for the second time in ten years to plant the seeds of what I desired my life to look like over the next ten. Here is the second of these letters, the one that I wrote in March of […]| Gen Y Finance Guy
I was recently crafting an interview post for the great and magnificent Physician on Fire, when I was reminded of a core belief that I had lost sight of recently. It’s crucial that everyone in pursuit of Financial Freedom pause and reflect on the following: Don’t get so consumed building wealth that you forget to […]| Gen Y Finance Guy
My guess is that many of you who read this blog suffer from the self-imposed belief that you always have to be “on” and “productive”. You’re a SERIAL ACHIEVER that has a hard time shutting it off and shutting it down. You always have to be learning. When you’re not learning you’re taking action and applying what […]| Gen Y Finance Guy
I was determined to find a simple rule that would allow me to maintain a state of abundance, while at the same time coming up with something that would...| Gen Y Finance Guy
I hate when I hear people say that you can’t get rich working for someone else. It is such a blanket statement that isn’t even in the realm of truth. First of all, there are jobs, and there are careers. Obviously, you’re not going to get rich working at McDonald’s as a burger flipper. But […]| Gen Y Finance Guy
You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. – Steve Jobs I’ve always been a big believer that every experience acts as a stepping stone to your end destination, however momentary […]| Gen Y Finance Guy
Each of us walks our own path, and develops our own perspective on life. You may never understand me or my perspective, and you will definitely have your own. It’s inevitable because we come from different walks of life, were born into different families, different times and places, and have lived different sets of experiences. […]| Gen Y Finance Guy
Whether you are watching financial media, reading personal finance blogs, or consuming the highlights reels from your favorite social media channel, you may miss the underlying truth in all the seemingly complex and endless information…which is that it only takes a few good decisions to become rich. Key Decisions: 1. Spend less than you earn […]| Gen Y Finance Guy