The biggest downward slide in the US economy since World War 2 occurred a mere 5 years ago, sending a ripple effect across the globe. People panicked, jobs were lost and spending decreased. For many it was the beginning of times of financial hardship. Since then, some may have recovered but many are still drowning…
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The money is right in front of your face – Part 2
My previous blog post investigated a very interesting project carried out by Amy Krouse Rosenthal who decided to test whether people could sniff out an opportunity if it was right under the noses – in this case it was by placing a money tree in front of pedestrians on a street in Chicago. Now, when…
The money is right in front of your face – Part 1
I am often accused of having domestic blindness because I can’t find the sugar in the pantry despite it being right in front of my face, but if I was to replace the sugar with money or any other lucrative opportunity, surely most people would be able to see it like a carrot dangling in front…
Money does not grow on trees, so how do you plan to grow your wealth?
In a society that is dependent on money and tends to measure success by how much money one has, regardless of whether you believe that is right or wrong, it is difficult to get by without having even the slightest interest in money. Now we know that when it comes to choosing our goals for…
