If only I could receive $1000 from everyone that’s asked me for money management tips…I wouldn’t need to work anymore. Nowadays, I’m becoming stingy with my attention. I’ll give it to people who consistently improve themselves because I find it personally rewarding, and I know they won’t waste my time. I don’t have finance credentials. Zero diplomas. Zero certifications. Zero titles. So, naturally, people want…
How I Navigate Cultural Norms During Travel
Often, the questions and feedback I receive from my email subscribers determine what I’ll talk about on this blog, so right now, it’s all about you my friend. Let’s get to the question at hand… Lee, how do you navigate cultural norms outside of America? – RG I love this question because it points to what I find most appealing about travel. Humans around the…
Experience or Things, Which Brings More Happiness?
Do you remember purchasing your first smartphone? You know, those pocket computers that demand so much of our attention these days. For me, it wasn’t too long ago… Throughout my student years, all I’d ever owned were dumbphones. The call quality was exceptional, and short texts could be read if it had a display screen. Texting wasn’t mainstream yet because calling a friend was easier;…
How to Tell if You’re Frugal or Cheap
Expenses play an enormous role in designing a lifestyle of freedom; even a rock-solid plan can’t survive overspending. During good times, cost management is often an afterthought. It’s when the job disappears that people began taking note of their situation. By then, it’s more difficult to handle things on your terms. “Control expenses. Don’t become a slave to them.” Spend in ways that support your…
Is Being Debt Free Worth It?
The short answer is… YES! Let me tell you why. I say this now and I’ll continue saying this in the future. “Freedom is a Choice” A lifestyle of freedom hinges on the decisions that we make. It’s not only the large decisions that matter. Our daily activities either push us towards our desired outcome, offer nothing to further our mission, or pull us away from what…