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The P’s and C’s to Living a Prosperous Life

After revisiting some Jim Rohn audio, I felt compelled to share what was swirling around that gray matter of mine between the ears. That audio led me to create what I’m not referring to as the P’s and C’s to living a prosperous life. When I think about what it takes to live a truly […]

The Highest Form of Civilization

A few years ago, I started a small text group (that also gets together in real life) of like-minded men with the goal of pushing ourselves to grow, not just in wealth, but in all areas of life. We have conversations that range from the tactical to the philosophical, and every now and then, something […]

Howard Marks Teaches Us: How to Think About Risk

Let’s talk risk. Not the “I just YOLO’d into crypto” kind of risk. I mean the kind that shows up in your portfolio, your business, your wealth-building journey, and determines whether you’re compounding toward freedom or blowing up on the launchpad. Risk isn’t a math problem—it’s a mindset problem. In a world obsessed with returns, […]

The Three Types of Makers (And Why I’m Not Ashamed of Being a Copycat)

Lately, I’ve been trying to articulate a simple framework that captures the different types of makers in the world—the people who actually create things. Products. Businesses. Ideas. Art. Systems. Movements. Wealth. It’s a thought experiment that’s been rolling around in my mind as I reflect on my own strengths—and blind spots—and try to better understand […]

What I’ve Learned Over My 39 Years on This Earth

As I reflect on nearly four decades of life—of building, growing, failing, risking, and compounding—I feel a deep responsibility to pass on what I’ve learned. Not just for my own kids, but for anyone in the younger generation who wants to live with intention. This isn’t about becoming rich for its own sake. It’s about […]

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