Blog Entries tagged 'human life value'

Tips for Increasing Cash Flow Productively

cmiles — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:00:00 +0100

The following are tips that one can do to increase cash flow and identify resources more productively to be applied towards your economic well-being and/or Soul Purpose. Remember, that one's perspective is more important than just going through the motions. The key is discipline to be productive with the money freed up rather than spending it on consumptive or destructive items. Each of these points can be utilized to recapture lost dollars, but can also be abused in a way that coul [...]

Book Review Response #3: What You Should Do With Your 401(k)

causeofliberty — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:00:00 +0100

| Book Review | Response #1 | Response #2 |

This is the continuation of a series of responses to a review of Killing Sacred Cows by Helen Huntley, personal finance editor for the St. Petersburg Times. While she does her best to give a synopsis of the book without reading it entirely, at one point she says, “…the main purpose of the book seems to be to convince you to cash you’re your 401(k) -- [Garrett] doesn’t mind that you have to pay income tax and [...]

Book Review Response #2: The Main Purpose & Primary Focus of Killing Sacred Cows

causeofliberty — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 02:00:00 +0100

| Book Review | Response #1 |

In a recent review in the St. Petersburg Times, personal finance editor Helen Huntley writes, "[Killing Sacred Cows] makes some good points. I agree that you need to take responsibility for your own financial success and you should invest in yourself and your money-making potential. However, the main purpose of the book seems to be to convince you to cash out your 401(k) -- he doesn't mind that you have to pay income tax and possibly a 10% penal [...]

Does Passive Income REALLY Create Freedom?

cmiles — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:00:00 +0100

By Chris Miles

One of my clients recently asked me a question regarding whether or not someone needed passive income to truly be financially free. I believe that many of those striving for financial excellence have asked this same question and debated it.

In response to this question, I would ask &quo [...]

My Experience With Affiliate Marketing: How To See Through Any Business/Investment Proposal

causeofliberty — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0100

I recently had an opportunity to apply the lessons that Garrett and I teach in Killing Sacred Cows.

I've been studying affiliate marketing lately to see if it is a viable opportunity with a solid value proposition. Online affiliate marketing means to market the products and services of others in order to earn a commission from the product creator.

On the surface it sounds like a great model--you don't even have to create your own products, all you have to do is market, [...]

A Lesson in Being A Producer From Booker T. Washington

causeofliberty — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0100

“I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor.” -Henry David Thoreau

In our last post we defined consumers and producers and made clear that the one choice to become a producer is the single most important factor in determining your prosperity.

Booker T. Washington was an extraordinary producer from whom we can learn many valuable lessons. He was born a slave in Virginia, was freed after t [...]

Pg. 113 - "Million Dollar Ideas"

garrettgunderson — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Pg. 107 - Producer Vs. Consumer

garrettgunderson — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Pg. 65 - The Broke Millionaire Part 1

garrettgunderson — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Pg. 52 - The Velocity of Money

garrettgunderson — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:00:00 +0100

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Do you know what to invest in?

causeofliberty — Wed, 21 May 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Do you know what to invest in, or do you often ask successful people or consult financial publications to find what the best investments are?

Every time you wonder what you should invest in, the answer is always--without exception--to invest in yourself, or your human life [...]