Today I’m celebrating writing 200 posts on Financial Samurai! It’s been a wonderful journey so far and I want to thank you for visiting my tiny slice of the matrix. We may not always agree, but that’s the beauty of it all. Through differences of opinion, we’re allowed to learn from each other and flourish mentally, […]
The Katana: 200 Posts And A Thank You To All Readers! Read More »
While waiting at the dentist, I picked up the April issue of Inc. Magazine and stumbled upon an article entitled, “The Secret Of Their Success.” The article discusses what really drives salespeople to succeed. We are all salespeople, whether we know it or not, which is why being a happy loser helps bring out the
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My mother is a white cloud of happiness. Every time I see her, she smiles even bigger than I can ever smile. She loves to talk stories about any of life’s teachings she’s discovered, and I generally just keep quiet and listen. Sometimes I don’t understand everything she says, but that’s OK. It makes me happy just
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Are you bored at work, searching for love and a little more money? Oh, the monotony of it all! Imagine clocking in, day in and day out with really no change to your job. You’ve got little risk of getting fired. And in 10 years you’ll retire with several million to last you a lifetime. But, in
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Insensitive statements by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D) not only infuriates many, but also raises one titillating question: Why isn’t President Obama considered white? Obama’s mother is white, and his father is black. He relates more to his white side of the family given his father left him as a child. Hence, isn’t it
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Young or old, amateur or veteran, know there are rocketships in your midst ready to be ridden. The rocketship is someone who is going places, and hopefully, through his or her shear power, you can hop aboard and increase your own success as well. Look around the office and see if you can identify the rocketship.
Riding Rocketships For Greater Success: Get A Seat! Read More »
After writing “The Art of The Interview“, I realized after interacting with readers that interviewing is completely like dating! You’ve got a first chance to make an impression, and if it’s a good one, you get to go on more dates until you finally get “the prize”. Let’s talk about five connections that prove interviewing and
Interviewing Is Like Dating – Hubba, Hubba! Read More »
If I have one pet peeve in life, it’s when people are late. I absolutely cannot stand it when people are late. My face starts contorting after 5 minutes, and I think about walking out and rescheduling on my own damn time after 15 minutes. If I don’t get a text, e-mail or a phone
Punctuality Breeds Credibility – Stop Being Late! Read More »
Did you make a mistake and have trouble owning up to your mistake? Learn how to apologize for an error. Doing so will save you a lot of pain and trouble in the long run. Making Mistakes And Saying Sorry If there’s one thing I’m consistent at, it’s making some stupid error at least once
How To Apologize For An Error? Martyr Yourself! Read More »
Here’s the best financial advice I’ve ever heard from a comedian. One of the best things about living in a big city is the diversity of people. Minorities are actually a 51% majority, leading to an abundance of food, culture, and festivities. Most importantly, a diverse community teaches us acceptance and understanding of each other.
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