Coronavirus is Why I’m Debt-Free…

CORONAVIRUS IS WHY I STOPPED BORROWING MONEY!  It’s playing out right now. I’ve been saying the same thing for years. I don’t want to have the burden of debt when things go bad. I want to be debt free and cash flush so the next panic is just an inconvenience. In 2008 the economy collapsed, […]

When Anxiety Takes a Grip

Anxiety – what a pain… The fact that I am getting anxiety at this point in my life is absolutely stupid. It legitimately makes zero sense. All the logic in the world is telling me my brain is broken, but here I am. Now I have had plenty of anxiety in the past. Starting businesses […]

5 Ways to Keep Your Death From Destroying Your Family

Some families collapse after the death of the patriarch or matriarch. The one that was the heart and soul of the family. While it’s nice to be that person, think about what will happen to your family after you’re gone. Your family collapses. You didn’t do your job. You didn’t prepare your family for life […]

Why We Sold Our Businesses

I get this question a lot and the truth is there isn’t just one reason. It was several factors that all came together at what I felt was the perfect time. To put this into perspective, this was not our first offer. We have had regular offers since 2014. Some were good and some were […]

Tomorrow is not promised.

In memory of Nancy Floyd.  I’m not a fan of death. I personally would like to avoid it, but it’s a reality that we all have to face. White, black, rich, poor. Southern or Northern. We all die. Today, I’m dealing with death. Today, we bury my friend’s mom. A woman who was so special […]

Learning and Improving Never Stops

Constantly seek improvement. We will enjoy life more and have a more fulfilling life if we are always a student. To say that I read is an understatement. I love to read nonfiction, especially biographies and business related material. Lately, I have been reading a ton of family and parenting books. However, I was never […]

You Are Your Own Responsibility

One thing I have always strived for in my quest for excellence and success is stability. Perhaps you can relate to this. I grew up in very unstable conditions. Eighteen different schools and never living in the same house for more than a couple of years. I lived a volatile life. That included step-parents, divorces, […]

Overcoming Obstacles (Don’t Give Up)

Have the heart of a champion and always keep your head up. Be proud of the work and effort you put forth. Winning is a great feeling, but giving your every effort is the final measure of success. It’s amazing how much the odds of winning increase as the efforts improve.  I view competition as […]

Handle Money Well

Here are just some basics when it comes to money and handling it well. Build your net worth, tithe your gains, never borrow money, control your expenses, income, investments, and giving, do not fund irresponsible people or programs, and work hard for your money.    A great resource to learn more about money is Dave […]