Tag: goals

Best Laid Plans: Why They Often Fall Short

When we’re thinking about our plans, we don’t consider all the tiny micro-tasks that need to get done.


The Perfect Way of Saying No

My 3-year old is better than me at some things. Yes, it’s tough to admit. I so often focus on what I need to be teaching my daughter, it’s easy to overlook what she teaches me. As we were having lunch one day, I asked her if she wanted her favorite lunchmeat, salami. Out of…


How to Teach Your Kids About Money

If you guys have been hearing the term “financial literacy” a lot, there’s a good reason—it’s one of the most important money-related topics! And that’s why April has been named Financial Literacy Month. I’m a huge believer in financial literacy for everyone, but this stuff is especially important if you have kids who are in…


What Farmers Can Teach Us About Finances

Dear Readers: In the fast-paced financial world we live in, with its focus on trading trends, online platforms, and market movements, it’s easy to get lost in the weeds and lose sight of the grounding principles of managing money that are essential to long-term success. So with spring in the air and buds on the…


How to Use Immediate Gratification to Reach Long-Term Goals

If you’ve made some New Year’s resolutions or set some annual goals for yourself, you might be wondering, “Will I succeed this year?” The real test will come when you’re stressed, tired, or just plain unmotivated. Here’s the plain truth: If your annual goals or New Year’s resolutions feel like chores, or if they feel…


Starting Over: 5 Ways to Reset Your Money Goals in 2021

One time, Mama Hogan looked at me and said, “Christopher”—she had my attention when she said my full name—“I don’t ever want you to be a ‘been’ brother.” I said, “Huh?” She explained: “A coulda been, shoulda been, woulda been kind of person. You have an opportunity to change some things and make progress.” Listen…