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Looking back on my own life, the hundreds of personal finance and meaning of life books and blogs I have read, and the tens of thousands of conversations I have had with clients, prospective clients, financial professionals, industry folks, and coaches of every stripe I have distilled a few very simple things that can stack

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The last “F” in BFF stands for forever. Forever isn’t over when somebody dies. I was recently on a podcast that features BFFs. The podcast, “How I Met My BFF” is hosted by Leisa Reid & Tamara Kindred (whose couch I crashed on one summer in college). Tamara, thanks for the opportunity to remember. ABOUT

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Featured Articles: Good Writing From Around The Web American Crisis: How We Lost Our Faith in the Future and How To Get It Back It shouldn’t always be about how bad it is or has become; it should be about how good it can (will) be. I look forward to these essays. Tevye On The

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Featured Articles: Good Writing From Around The Web Letters from a Vanishing Friend A long, worth-it, bear-hug of a read. Lovely. Europe’s Best Cities: Powered By Resonance   Travel expands our minds and hearts. It enhances our sense of connection and adds to our well-being. Letting Teenagers Work   Kids should go back to work

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“Investing” means you put something in to get something out. It could be that you’re putting in effort at the gym so you can improve your fitness. Or, you and your partner might invest time with a couple’s therapist so you can communicate better and enjoy an improved relationship. These are both investing. In personal

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Featured Articles: Good Writing From Around The Web How I Changed My Perspective When I Was Too Angry to Be Grateful Next level gratitude. I am thankful for what I have because it enables me to help others. A Few Lessons on Showing Up   No matter what outcome you’re looking for – showing up

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