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29th Jun 2020

Posted on: 29th Jun 2020

An honest approach to prevent failure

Honesty is the fastest way to prevent a mistake from turning into a failure. James Altucher Honesty is not just about telling the truth, it’s about being real with yourself. We all make mistakes, it’s a human tendency. Accepting our mistakes allows us to reverse-engineer the steps that led us to that outcome and reroute […]

22nd Jun 2020

Posted on: 22nd Jun 2020

Removing clutter from your financial decisions

We dive not to escape life, but for life not to escape us. Unknown What is the difference between a good dive and a great dive? Usually it’s a matter of meters – not in terms of depth, but in terms of visibility. With World Ocean Day being this month we thought it would be […]

15th Jun 2020

Posted on: 15th Jun 2020

It’s not always about being in agreement

Honesty may not get you a lot of friends, but it will always get you the right ones. John Lennon When was the last time you took a close look at the people you are surrounding yourself with? It is easy to fall into the routine of only associating with agreeable people. Naturally we always […]

8th Jun 2020

Posted on: 8th Jun 2020

The value of an honesty policy

The truth doesn’t cost you anything, but a lie could cost you everything. Unknown Your financial situation can be a complex issue to approach. However, the more we talk about it, the more open the conversation becomes and the easier it is to broach uncomfortable subjects. Debt.. life cover.. estate planning.. If you are feeling […]

25th May 2020

Posted on: 25th May 2020

A thriving balance

Yoga is not for the flexible, it’s for the willing. Unknown Yoga can seem like a whole lot of nothing doing, but that couldn’t be further from reality. It is grounded with intention, challenging both the mind and the body, and many would describe it as a spiritual experience too. While practicing yoga, practitioners seek […]

18th May 2020

Posted on: 18th May 2020

It’s a marathon, not a sprint

Everything you ever wanted to know about yourself you can learn in 26.2 miles. Lori Culnane Investing can be a lot like running a marathon. It’s not just about knowing the markets, it’s also about knowing yourself. What sort of risks are you willing to take? How quickly do you expect to cross the finish […]

11th May 2020

Posted on: 11th May 2020

Building a resilient approach

You can keep going and your legs might hurt for a week or you can quit and your mind will hurt for a lifetime. Mark Allen Unforeseen life events create uncertainty within us, which takes its toll on us – emotionally, mentally, physically and financially! It can lead us to feeling like we are trying […]

4th May 2020

Posted on: 4th May 2020

Financial lessons from The Hiker

Carry as little as possible, but choose that little with care. Earl Shaffer There is no feeling quite like conquering a mountain. Gazing up at the peak from below, the journey can seem insurmountable. But with the proper preparation, planning and discipline you will find yourself at the summit feeling as though there was never […]

27th Apr 2020

Posted on: 27th Apr 2020

It’s the circle of confidence

The circulation of confidence is better than the circulation of money. James Madison America’s 4th President knew this two hundred years ago and it still rings true. Confidence is a precursor to value. It allows us to attribute authentic meaning and value to our wealth. The phrase ‘circulation of confidence’ is the truly interesting part. […]

20th Apr 2020

Posted on: 20th Apr 2020

It takes two to tango

Experience tells you what to do; confidence allows you to do it. Stan Smith Stan Smith is a former world No.1 tennis player who, with his partner Bob Lutz, formed one of the most successful doubles teams of all time. It is surprising to discover that, as a kid, Smith was turned down for the […]