“Do as I do, not as I say” is a useful maxim in life. It’s one instinctively understood by children (“But daddy, you ate three packets of crisps and YOU never clean YOUR room – it’s unfair!”) and politicians (“But you, Snouty and Fatcat already have knighthoods – it’s unfair!”). But can mimicking the wealthy [...]
Monevation
Recent immigrants can inspire us to earn more money, to start new businesses, or even just to greet the day with a smile. Seriously.
The inspiration behind Monevator.com is a family member close to my heart. He retired a few years ago at 64 years of age. He’d managed to retire a year early. He’d wanted out for a decade beforehand, but he couldn’t afford to leave. If money was tight, why did he cut and run at 64, [...]