Have you ever thought about how gratitude could be a key part of your financial strategy? Ken Honda calls it “arigato money”, which we could call “thank you” money. When […]
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Keeping money in its place
We often look to our investment portfolios for ultimate security. We watch the markets, hoping the numbers will grow large enough to finally give us permission to exhale. This is […]
Continue readingInheritance without instruction
When families who have spent decades building a substantial financial foundation sit down to talk about money, a quiet, often unspoken anxiety usually surfaces. As they look to the future, […]
Continue readingWhy “enough” is not a Number
There is a subtle psychological trap that catches almost every successful person we meet. It is rarely discussed in financial textbooks, but it causes more anxiety than a market crash. […]
Continue readingAsking better questions
When we sit down to discuss finances, the natural instinct—is to get straight to work. We want to be productive. Because of this, the conversation almost always begins with a […]
Continue readingWhy your brain is working against your retirement
How are you feeling about your retirement plan? For many, this is a stress-filled question, leading them to avoid diving too deep! For others, they like to spend a lot […]
Continue readingWho contributes to your success
There is a persistent myth in modern culture about the “self-made” individual. We celebrate the singular entrepreneur, the disciplined saver, and the visionary leader. We are naturally drawn to stories […]
Continue readingThe core and the explore
Have you ever felt a pang of anxiety at a dinner party when someone mentions the incredible returns they just made on a new tech stock or emerging trend? It […]
Continue readingSafety has a cost
“One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.” Whilst this quote by […]
Continue readingPurpose, not predictions.
Strong financial plans are crafted with meaningful purpose, not more predictions. If you turn on the financial news or open the business pages, you will see an endless parade of […]
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