Don’t go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing – it was here first. – Mark Twain
You can’t make footprints in the sands of time by sitting on your butt…..and who wants to make buttprints? – Anonymous
We love to read and share – here’s some notable things from the last week covering life, investing, planning, financial literacy for kids and caveman living plus a look at what we were up to this time last year.
Perspective
“Embrace experiments, ship, learn from failure, and fail faster” – some wise words from Leo Babauta at zen habits – Fail Faster at Habits
There is a vast delta between being busy and being focused – a rich life with less stuff – Not Busy, Focused
I don’t know what to say – don’t read in an open plan office – Before I Go: A Stanford neurosurgeon’s parting wisdom about life and time
Our habits shape our existence – Better than Before: A Psychological Field Guide to Harnessing the Transformative Power of Habit
Getting back to basics with HD – Thoreau on What It Really Means to Be Awake
How would you really enjoy spending your life? – What do you desire?
I’ve been a bit bitter about my ski pass this year but this puts it all in perspective – Photographic proof that Canada’s east coast is basically the ice planet Hoth right now
Investing
Albert Einstein once said compound interest is the most powerful force in the universe – hats off to Mr Read – The Power of Market Returns
It’s March Madness baby! Some great parallels to investing – here’s one: nobody knows anything! – The March Madness Theory of Investing
I don’t time the market – it’s always a good time to understand your risk tolerance, be ready and embrace whatever comes – How to Survive a Bear Market
We aren’t wired to deal with downturns – your emotions are your portfolio’s worst enemy – Your Brain is Rigged to Panic in the Next Correction
Investing is a lifetime endeavor – What Constitutes Long-Term in the Stock Market?
Planning
Most people don’t have an emergency fund, but you should – What should your emergency fund look like?
Please don’t miss out on the RESP – how often can you get a 20% return on your investment and free money from the government? – 5 common money mistakes new parents make
Financial literacy for kids
You can never start early enough – What we’re teaching our kid about money
Sometimes it feels like it’s out of our control but money and kids is a tough one – Raising Kids Who Are The Opposite of Spoiled: An Interview With Ron Lieber
Caveman Living
Hard not to look like a weirdo with those barefoot shoes, but I love them – How to Safely and Enjoyably Transition to a Barefoot Lifestyle
I’ve been on the fence on this for a while but tempted to check it out – SIX REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN A CROSSFIT BOX
This time last year
