Shakespeare had some amazing things to say about being in integrity, generous and abundant. Shakespeare left the world a lot of wisdom and many wonderful turns of phrase. After 400 years though, you do have to wonder if some things are not getting lost in translation. Take the saying, “to your own self be true.” […]
Truth Bomb Tuesday: Change People’s Lives In One Simple Step
How to influence people in twelve words or less. Do you want to influence people? Do you want to have a profound impact on people’s lives? Read on. This is the most efficient tool I’ve come across in over 20 years in the game. And I mean it when I say efficient. Nothing gives you […]
I’m still pissed off – 6 years later!
“Hopelessly conflicted” pretty much sums it up. The Hayne Banking Royal Commission keeps delivering the goods. To those of us in the wealth industry, we knew it was a crooked shop. Still, the banks have a lot of power and so I expected a fair bit of it to be kept under the rug. But […]
Truth Bomb Tuesday: How to die without regrets
Good decisions are an act of love What makes a bad decision? I was talking to a one of my students a little while ago. She was talking about her journey as a single mum, and about how useless the father of her kids was. She said, “Having my kids was the best thing I […]
This is the hottest market in the country right now
The hottest market in the country right now is…. Hobart. In case you hadn’t heard, Hobart is booming. At a time when Sydney and Melbourne are slipping, prices in Hobart grew a thumping 20% in the past twelve months! In fact, median prices in Hobart are now set to become more expensive than they […]
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The fame delusion
Why everybody wants to be famous, and why it has to make us unhappy. Why do so many people want to be famous? As someone who is partially famous (yes I am! In certain circles…) I can tell you its not worth it. Fame is a con. Seriously, you should see some of the crap […]
This myth is making us alienated from each other!
We’re all buying into this story, even though it doesn’t match up to our personal experience. Do you know that quote, “The only normal people in life are the people you haven’t met yet.” I think it was Mae West or something. I love it. First, I think it’s true. We’re all pretty crazy. We’re […]
Nationwide dwelling prices are falling!
The RBA and APRA will be well pleased with how this ‘managed pause’ in the property market is playing out. With doom and gloom on every channel, especially around the coming course of the property market, the analysts at Macquarie are doing what they could – hand around the chamomile tea. They make a few […]
Truth Bomb Tuesday: The language of creativity
If you’re coming from this place, you could be making it difficult for yourself How do you stay hungry? Some people draw drive from negative experiences in their past. Think of the boy born into poverty who becomes a successful fund manager. Driven by a need to never be poor again, he excels at getting […]
Proof – Still world’s of opportunity
There are a lot more opportunities for property investors than there used to be. “If only I’d bought ten years ago!” How many times have you heard that? (Me, I’ve heard it a dozen times year for the past twenty years!) It’s also pointing to a particular investment style I don’t find particularly inspiring – […]