Inspirational
20 Second Advisor: Missed My Goal
As mentioned in a previous post, Scott, Thad, and I are all training for various running events this fall. Well, my first race took place this past Sunday, and I did NOT hit my goal. I was disappointed, but, after analyzing the outcome, I am motivated to keep going. I heard someone say that “wisdom…
Read More20 Second Advisor: Mother’s Day
There is a war going on, the stock market is down, and many people are facing very difficult things. It could do us all some good to take a moment to appreciate the moms in our life! It’s my opinion that moms have one of the hardest and most underappreciated jobs on the planet. In…
Read More20 Second Advisor: Let Go To Thrive
Dr. Gio Valiante is regarded as one of the most successful performance coaches in the world. He helps professional athletes and high performers conquer the mental game. I recently listened to an investment podcast where he was the guest. It was fantastic! Here is a quick summary of my key takeaways: We assign more weight…
Read More20 Second Advisor: What is work / life balance?
Stephen Covey said “The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” I love this, and it’s been impacting my calendar for years! At Verisail, we think it’s really important to be intentional about your work AND your life. If you simply “work to live” you may be dissatisfied…
Read More20 Second Advisor: Keeping Up With The Steinbergs
Last week, our family took a trip for our kids’ winter break from school. On the long drive, I had the chance to listen to a podcast, The Just Enough Family. It details the rise and fall of Saul Steinberg, an American businessman that rose to great wealth by the age of 30 only to…
Read More20 Second Advisor: How do you celebrate your birthday?
Billy, a good friend of mine, turned 50 yesterday. He celebrated by running / walking for the entire day (24 hrs)! I know it sounds crazy, right?! We surprised him all throughout the day with food, practical jokes, and comradery. Most importantly, we made sure he had someone running with him for the entire 24…
Read More20 Second Advisor: Do it for the people you love!
I recently traveled internationally with a group of business men. Traveling without my family forces me to consider their situation if I was “promoted” (died) unexpectedly. It’s uncomfortable and sad to think about this, but I’d rather be prepared than avoid discomfort. Here are the questions I asked myself before my trip: Will my family…
Read More20 Second Advisor: Being Disciplined Can Be Boring
I am piggybacking off of Thad’s post from last week! Last Thursday, me and some other psychos in Roswell, GA were running 1/2 mile repeats down Main St. I was in charge of the workout so I was hyper-focused on making sure everyone was okay. After the workout, I commented to a friend, “I hope…
Read More20 Second Advisor: What I’ve learned about money from my garden (part 3)
Regular maintenance is required if you want it to thrive! Sure, you can ignore it and it may produce some fruit, but it won’t flourish! Here are a few things we’ve had to do: Cut “suckers” from plants Pull weeds that hog precious water and nutrients Water as needed It’s amazing how much this applies…
Read More20 Second Advisor: What I’ve learned about money from my garden – PT 2
As mentioned in my previous post, it’s amazing how many principles transfer from the garden to life / money. Here’s another one: It’s good to struggle! When you plant a garden, the tendency is to OVERwater your plants. In fact, one of the most common reasons plants die is due to overwatering! You see, plants…
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