Debt is a Disease

About 30 years ago I met an amazing man. His name was Jim Rohn. I listened to a cassette of his teaching and became a personal development fanatic that day. Later I met Jim and became his friend. He taught me many lessons including “debt is a disease.”

When I met him I was deep in debt with no way out. Like so many Americans, I bought now and paid later. Jim encouraged me to become debt free and live that way the rest of my life. This message was stimulated by a Facebook message I read from my niece Amy Martin. Continue reading Debt is a Disease

A Risk-Free Business?

Going into business is a risky proposition.  Imagine getting on an airliner and the flight attendant comes down the isle and says “Ladies and Gentlemen, just informing you that only 2 of every 10 passengers that buckle in will get off the plane.  How many of you would strap in?

Statistics say that 8 of every 10 businesses that have a grand opening, will shutter the doors within 1825 days or 60 months.  Many of these will have spent their life savings to start their dream and will lose it all.  Yet, most people say they would rather be in business for themselves given the choice. Continue reading A Risk-Free Business?