May 2011
Cashflow – Why is a Paycheck like Fetching Water?
I used to think there was only one kind of cashflow; a paycheck. But, over the years, I’ve learned a paycheck is just one of many cashflow types. And now, I feel it’s one of the lowest forms of cashflow; one of the least attractive. In my opinion, it’s not the cashflow of lifestyle. Any […]
Is Happiness a Lifestyle Requirement?
How can you claim to have a great lifestyle if you’re not happy? You can’t. Well, you can, but it won’t be convincing! Therefore, it seems to me happiness must be a lifestyle requirement. Do you agree? If so, then now we need to know … what is happiness? I’m not sure exactly what it […]
How do you protect yourself against a thief?
What kind of question is that? Well, it’s one I came up with while reading George H. Ross’s book, Trump Strategies for Real Estate: Billionaire Lessons for the Small Investor. George gives the answer on page 74. And, from personal experience I can vouch for its veracity. His answer is the truth. I know because I’ve […]
Property correction necessarily a bad thing?
Ok, let’s say there is a big correction in the Australian housing market. Let’s say there is a “bubble” and it bursts. Is this necessarily a bad thing? I have direct experience that says it may not be. “What experience?” I can hear you ask. Well, let’s see. I’ve got property in the USA. In […]
Finding your car keys and striking oil — how are they the same?
Using the same principle, J. Paul Getty found oil, and I found my car keys. Have you ever lost your car keys? You look everywhere. You panic, “Oh my God, I’ve lost my keys.” That sinking feeling sets in … It happened to me one time. And - quite by accident - I came up with a brilliant solution. I asked […]