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Did you read, listen, or watch the news in the last year? But they shouldn’t. Because — repeat after me — you can’t do anything about any of them. Go on a media fast These events, and others like them, are completely out of our individual control. However, that won’t stop the 24/7 news channels…
Over the 5 decades I have been involved in real estate I have had the privilege of working with many successful property investors. In that time I have seen some who I thought smarter than I fall by the wayside when their decisions proved to be wrong and I have carefully observed those who have…
No one likes to talk about death but it is a fact of life. The problem is that by not talking about it, many people never get around to preparing for it either. A common saying is that there are only two certainties in life – death and taxes – yet we generally prepare for…
Feeling stressed yet? Last year was a challenging year wasn’t it, I guess everyone is stressed in one way or another and this year will have more than its fair share of challenges. It is more or less impossible not to experience bouts of stress at some time. The difference between those who are successful…
We all belong to one – a demographic tribe, that is. In fact, Australia is one big country of many tribes. If you don’t belong to the one, you don’t survive. Some are easy to find: it might be your footy team or where you work, the way you vote, or the way you dress….
Australians seem to keen to hold on to their cash, ready for a rainy day and managed to stash more than $10 billion extra in the bank in the month of November alone. The latest APRA data shows household deposits continue to climb, with Aussies stashing an extra $10.5 billion in the bank in the…
You’re feeling swamped. You don’t know if you can get all of your work done. You have a million people demanding your time. Sound familiar? I write a lot about the importance of mental toughness, hard work and resilience. But just as important as stamina and a strong work ethic is realizing when something’s got…
It seems we have become a nation of “experts.” Just check your inbox or turn on the television and there they are. Experts on politics who have never run a business, let alone a country. Experts on football, even though they couldn’t run from one side of the field to the other. Experts on celebrities…
Are you looking at getting investment advice this year? How do you know who to ask? How do you know who to choose how to choose a property advisor, how do you know how to choose a buyers’ agent? These are some of the questions we answer in today’s Q&A episode the first in the…
We’re at the beginning of a new year, a time when many people start thinking about how to make this a great year. Every year, millions of people make New Year’s resolutions, hoping to spark positive change. The recurring themes each year include a more active approach to health and fitness, improved finances, and learning…
