Getting Paid to Be Patient: One of My Favorite Income Strategies
Over the last couple of years, I’ve been preparing for my post-active income era, where the name of the game isn’t just growth, but capital efficiency. I want my money to work harder while I take less risk. One of my go-to strategies in this pursuit? Collateralized put writing. It’s not new. It’s not flashy. […]
First Believer
Be someone’s first believer. Because sometimes, belief is the spark that ignites everything. Jim Rohn once said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” That idea has shaped so much of how I think about relationships, growth, and influence. It’s not just a reminder to audit your circle; […]
Concentrate to Build Wealth. Diversify to Preserve It.
Everyone loves to say “don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” It sounds responsible. Safe. Mature. But here’s the truth: you don’t get rich by diversifying. You get rich by concentrating your time, capital, and energy on a single mission. A business. A bet. A bold idea. You pour yourself into something where you […]
We’re at an Inflection Point – And the Clock Is Ticking
I just finished Ray Dalio’s newest book, How Countries Go Broke, and Chapter 18 should be required reading for every American. Seriously: print it, post it, and share it with everyone you know (and those you don’t if you have distribution). It’s that important. The short version? We’re flirting with financial disaster. The U.S. is […]
Send the Elevator Back Down
There’s a quote often attributed to Jack Lemmon that says: “No matter how far you go in life, you must always send the elevator back down.” That idea has stuck with me for as long as I can remember. I’ve been fortunate to have people in my life who took an interest in me without […]
