80/20 Analysis
I am virtually certain that you have heard about the 80/20 rule also known as the Pareto Principle. Just in case you are not, it is the theory that 80% of a given output is created from 20% of the […]
Are You Paying Attention to….
Even if you have managed to get control over your cash flows, set aside savings, properly insure yourself, get involved in a retirement program, you still have some financials risks to consider. In fact, if your are not involved with […]
Importance of Questioning the Status Quo
When was the last time you questioned why things were done the way they were? The process of asking why can be quite illuminating. There is an old story about a husband – John – and wife – Jane – […]
What is it Really Costing You?
This is copy of a post I had on my Self-Defense Website. (www.BarnesDefense.com). It applies here as well as part of my budget coaching service. Do you receive daily emails about things you did not know you could not live […]
The Power of Minimalism
Minimalism has received much attention lately. From people choosing to live in tiny house to choosing to live very simply. It has been put down as living “poor”. Many just do not seem to understand. First, my Dad was raised […]
Are You Focused on Being Efficient or Effective?
Define: Efficient: Productive of desired results. Define: Effective: Producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect Define: Effect: Something that inevitably follows an antecedent (such as a case or agent) www.Marriam-Webster.com Recently I was listening to the audiobook The 4-Hour Work […]
The Power of Your Network
I started actively networking around 2010 in Dallas. I’ve met so many wonderful people in the course of networking. But friendships and awesome individuals aside, your personal network if part of the value you bring to anyone and anything. A […]
Definition of Money
My Dad created or was involved with over 20 businesses in over 5 industries during his life time. He had a definition of money that you will not see – or at least I have not seen – in any […]
Humanity
Have you notices when people can’t see each others faces, there is a dehumanization process that tends to occur. I’ve also noticed this when are wearings masks. Masks have a way to detaching us from what is happening. The Covid […]
Values
I believe that most peoples dissatisfaction comes from – in part – never having gone through the process of not only determining their top 5 or 10 values but also not deciding their priority to them. Most have an idea […]