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Washington Really is a Different Kind of Town
"If it's not something you can decide about, if it's not something you can avoid, then all you can do is worry. And what's the point of that?" -Seth Godin There are just some stories where nobody comes out looking good -- and this "debt ceiling"...
A Story You Should Read
Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. - William James This might offend you, though I'm not trying to ruffle feathers -- however, I will be a bit bold here: Could you be focusing too much attention on your family? Now, far be it from me to suggest that...
In A Sandwich?
"Do not wait; the time will never be 'just right.' Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along." - George Herbert If you take a broad view of our culture over the last 50...
It’s About Halftime
"Time is free, but it's priceless. You can't own it, but you can use it. You can't keep it, but you can spend it. Once you've lost it you can never get it back." - Harvey Mackay I have an action item for you in a moment, but before I get there, allow me to...
What if King George Had Said ‘Alright…’
"Wealthy people get wealthy by not losing money." -Warren Buffett Truly, have you ever considered how history shifts on small decisions? What we celebrate on the 4th was the bravery of men who said [Tom paraphrase] : "If you're going to tax me, I need a...
Raising Wealthy Children
Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later. - Og Mandino These last couple weeks, I've been ruminating on how the rich can "act" poor. And there have been a variety of responses -- and the questions: "Tom, fine -- but how about what...
Failure To Plan
You have to see opportunity before you can seize it. - Greg Hickman Through the burger-soaked haze of my morning, I'm sitting down to write to you about something important. But before I get there and speaking of burgers, how WAS your weekend? I sure hope it was...
Putting Your Money Where Your Heart Is
"Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." - Luke 12:34 I'm in a bit of a contemplative mood as I write, this morning. After a restful weekend with friends and family ... being out and about, listening to the radio and watching some TV, I'm...
Costa Mesa Tax Professional Answers, “How Warren Buffett Did It”
"Fortune favors the bold." - Virgil Ah, sweet May. I love it. The birds are chirping and the flowers are blooming. Once the weather begins to get warmer, you see people start thinking about summer and, of course, they want to lose weight to look good in...
Could There Be a Mistake? We Can Fix It.
"If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one." - Dolly Parton As I write this on Monday morning, we're all pretty distracted by the news of the capture and death of Osama bin Laden. It's a bipartisan moment of gratification -- even if...
Refunds & UN-Automating Your Life
Success is not measured by what you accomplish but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds. - Orison Swett Marden Last week, I posted my Note about automating your investment...
Thoughts During Our Final Week
The ability to concentrate and to use your time well is everything if you want to succeed in business--or almost anywhere else for that matter. - Lee Iacocca I'm writing this on Monday morning, the 11th, and our offices are buzzing! Next Monday will be no different --...