Making History

Making History

Cattle prices have never been this high. This is history in the making! And we expect prices to go even higher… for a while. These are windfall profits because you and I have done nothing to deserve them or to earn them. It’s like winning the lottery. Everyone in the...
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Formula for Success

As we approach the New Year, it’s time to start setting some new goals. To be clear, I’m not a fan of resolutions. Resolutions are short-lived, have poor success rates and are often regurgitated failed attempts from the previous years. Who wants to...
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The New Year

Some say the first day of the new year is no different from the last day of the previous year.   That may be true – but, in my mind, starting a new year allows me the opportunity to hit the refresh button on my life.   Therefore, I start every year...
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It’s Not Complicated

I can be an “intellectual” at times, theorizing solutions to complex problems. While these whimsical daydreams can be fun, they are rarely practical. Farnam Street explains why: “Smart people are uniquely vulnerable to mistaking complexity for insight. An executive...
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Gratitude

As we approach Thanksgiving, I can’t help but think of all the things I am thankful for. One of the easiest ways to improve your situation in life is to practice gratefulness. When I think of gratitude, I often think of saying “Thank you,” but it’s much more than...