Checkmate

Staring across the board at my skinny little seven year old, I noticed a playful ruthlessness had come over his face. He was trying...

What it Really Takes to Make Money

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5 Things to Know Before Giving Something Away on Craigslist

Putting an item on Craigslist in the free section can be like throwing a large piece of bread into the air below hundreds of...

When to Challenge Someone to Duel

Peter and the washing machine were five minutes away from the customer’s house when I received a text message saying “Sorry I can’t buy...

The Illusion of Productivity

I had failed again. I had produced absolutely nothing. I had sharp business cards, a business license, a bond and insurance, a website, a...

Lava, Surfing and Craigslist

(This is the follow up post to last week's post  My Dream of Working Remotely) Waves are coming. Everything else in the world fades away....

My Dream of Working Remotely

As you read this, I’m flying over the Pacific on my way to the Big Island of Hawaii for eight days. My incredibly gracious...

7 Things You Shouldn’t Save For Retirement

Not even a month had gone by before he passed away. He put in 32 years of hard work. There was a retirement party,...

The Secret to Making People Happy

Hundreds of dollars. Unbelievable. We had just purchased our first home. In fact, we were still unpacking boxes and arranging furniture when the letter...

How I Handle Awkward Situations

I hide. I don’t answer my phone or return calls.  I’ll turn the other way or act like I didn't see the person coming. I’ll turn...