I believe: People can change. A rut is a temporary place to get you to the next level. Spouses can work together as a team. It’s never too late. Urgency makes things happen. Opening up is healthy. Not making a decision is making a decision. Taking control takes guts. Knowing... read more →
Feb
05
Jan
25
My receptionist, Jessie, one time mistakenly filled up her sister's car with diesel instead of gas. (If you’re thinking diesel nozzles are designed to be oversized compared to gas -- you’re right. She said she had to really “jam it in there.”) After she drove off, the engine light came... read more →
Jul
09
Quick Intro: This article was co-written by June Silny (ADHD Coach) and me. The story is hers, and the humour is mine. Hope you enjoy ;). For most people, budgeting is tough. And having ADHD makes it even tougher. Believe me, I know all about it -- I have ADHD,... read more →
Jun
25
For years I thought about cutting up my credit cards. In the past, I always had six months of unopened credit card bills piled up on my kitchen table -- I couldn’t even look at them. Chugging 6 cups of green juice seemed easier to stomach then opening those envelopes. ... read more →
May
09
I wasn’t built be a professional wrestler. Not like my high school buddy Anthony -- aka “Santino Marella” -- who become the WWE Intercontinental Champion. He’s like a brick wall and I’m just a skinny guy with a big beard. He bodyslams 300-pound men and I couldn’t hurt a... read more →
Mar
02
Have you ever opened your credit card statement and felt like you really messed up again? My hand’s raised ;). Those feelings of regret can become overwhelming. Even paralyzing. I know about regrets first hand. Take my Pink Floyd box set I got when I was 16. Bought it, loved... read more →
Nov
28
If I gave you $500 a month to put towards your debt, what’s the best way to use it? Should you chisel away at the debts with highest interest rate? Or knock off the smaller ones first? I’m going to take you through two strategies to tackle your debt –... read more →
Aug
23
Becomin’ Hip in Brooklyn Eight years ago I ended up in a wheelchair for 6 weeks. Here’s what happened… One day out of the blue my hip started killing me. I was walking like a penguin. I’m usually good at “pushin’ through the pain” but it was so bad we... read more →
Nov
12
Dear me, many years ago, Well, it finally happened; I got old. I hit the big 7-0 last week, and it has me thinking about times gone by, about mistakes I’ve made and regrets I hold. Looking back on my life – on our life – I wonder what I... read more →
Oct
22
When it comes to finances, it’s easy to feel lost. We all know we need some kind of budget, but we aren’t always sure where to begin. Many people start by categorizing their expenses in a spreadsheet or computer program (like Mint.com or Quicken), hoping to figure out where they’re... read more →