Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors of all time, is not just known for his financial acumen but also for his profound insights into life and society. In my mind, one of his most compelling concepts is the “lottery of life,” often referred to as the “ovarian lottery.” This idea delves into the…
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If you’ve been watching property prices over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed some strange trends – massive price rises, unpredictable shifts between cities and regions, and what feels like an endless debate about affordability. But what if I told you that the last five years of price data might be leading investors astray?…
Darren Hardy was the publisher of SUCCESS magazine and a disciple of one of my mentors, the late Jim Rohn. Here are a group of his great success quotes 1. “There is a one thing that 99 percent of “failures” and “successful” folks have in common — they all hate doing the same things. The difference is…
Today I’m going to do something a little bit different – I’m going to give you some insights into what makes me tick. Maybe you’ll learn something useful from it, maybe you won’t. You see… I remember a while ago (when I was still personally seeing clients) a prospective client asked me: Michael now that…
Australia’s ageing population is becoming the political football no one asked for. And lately, you can feel a shift in tone coming from Canberra; subtle, quiet, and very intentional. We’re now hearing the phrase “an intergenerational lens” attached to government policy. On the surface, it sounds virtuous. Fairness across age groups. Sharing opportunities. Balancing outcomes. But…
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Most people spend their lives working for money… but what if your money could work for you instead? In today’s show, Brett Warren, national Director of Property at Metropole, and I break down the 10 key lessons from Robert Kiyosaki’s book Rich Dad Poor Dad—the book that changed the way millions of people think about…
Every generation thinks the one before it is out of touch, and the one after it has it easy. But few divides have been as pronounced, or as fascinating, as the one between Baby Boomers and today’s younger generations. You’ve probably seen the memes: Boomers still writing cheques, carrying cash, leaving voicemails, or using ellipses…
If you’re like me, who would rather believe the facts and statistics, you’ll know our property market has moved into the next phase of the cycle. In fact, the Australian property market is at the early stages of a property Super Cycle – a period of several years of significant price growth, despite all the…
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At this time every year we get flooded with predictions about what’s next for Australia’s housing markets. Some of them are useful… a lot of them are noise. But every so often, a report comes along that genuinely moves the needle and helps us see the bigger picture. Domain’s Forecast Report 2026 is one of…
Tony Robbins is one of the most popular and recognisable self-help coaches in the world. He grew up poor and today is an American motivational speaker, businessman, and author earning an estimated $30 million annually. Here are some of Tony Robbins’ most powerful and inspiring quotes that can lead you to change your life: 1. Identify…
