Pandemic + Politics = Death
In the case of a worldwide pandemic, lots of people die. And unfortunately, lots of them die needlessly. These unnecessary deaths are usually because of politics.
Upgrade Your Thinking
One of the masterminds I participate in is a WhatsApp chat group that we’ve labeled Juxtaposed Jedi. It’s a daily chat with three of us, where we’re bouncing ideas off each other, conducting thought experiments, and getting and giving advice. One of the most valuable parts of the process is when we point out faulty thinking. This could be a confirmation bias someone has, making an assumption from a bad premise, emotional irrationality, or simply sloppy logic.
What Have We Learned from the Pandemic?
One of the wisest things economist Milton Friedman ever taught was that only a crisis — actual or perceived — produces real change. It is times of crisis that cause our preconceived beliefs and confirmation biases to get shaken and stirred. Things that weeks ago seemed politically impossible become politically inevitable. Countries and cultures mirror individual people in the sense that we usually learn a lot more from our challenges than we do from our victories.
Calling All Prosperity Warriors…
The problem is real: we’re in a global pandemic. There is no denying this reality. Things look dark, and you could be forgiven for feeling anxious, frightened, or even defeated. But please don’t allow yourself to stay there. We need you right now. And there is cause for optimism, harmony, and hope…
Because there is something else that cannot be denied – and that is the awesome power of the human spirit.
Finding Peace in a Pandemic…
How do you keep your head when it seems the whole world around you is going crazy? That’s probably a question many of you have been asking yourselves the last few weeks. In times like these, a great approach is to go back to James Allen and the principles in As a Man Thinketh. Let’s begin with a central tenant of the book:
How to Build Your Wealth
Being wealthy is sometimes is a gift. If you were born a Rockefeller, Ford, or Walton, for all practical purposes, you were raised in an environment where wealth was practically assured to you. If you were so fortunate to be born in such circumstances, hopefully you’re grateful and aspire to become the person deserving of such a blessing. But what about the rest of us? How does you transform yourself from a limiting financial situation, or even poverty, to become wealthy?
Stay Safe During the Corona Virus Pandemic
Below is a copy of my “Friday Filosophy” newsletter. Normally it goes exclusively to my subscribers, but since the information this week could be helpful to many others, I’m reposting it here on my blog.
Build Wealth, Don’t Chase Money
One simple way is using your money to multiply more money. Money in an account earning interest is an example of this. In my eyes, money by itself isn’t really wealth, but if that money is creating more money, it’s actually building your wealth.
Creating a Critical Thinking Mastermind
In this post, we discussed the importance of having someone in your life that you can count on to give you good guidance and tell you the truth. Then in the next post, I shared some thoughts on how you create those relationships. Now let’s look at creating an extended mastermind of critical thinkers you can draw on.
Finding People You Can Trust
Last post I said you need someone in your life who knows you personally and can be there for you in those moments of doubt, fear, or weakness. It’s important that they are someone who cares for you, wants the highest good for you, and most importantly, believes in you. If you don’t have someone who qualifies in that role right now, that’s the most important next step in your journey toward prosperity and enlightenment. Let’s explore some ways to do that…
