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United States Of Happiness
Posted on July 18, 2014 Leave a Comment
I recently wrote about the cost of the American Dream costing a family of four approximately $130,000 a year. The Huffington Post has created a map using a 2010 Princeton study that shows how much annual salary per household buys happiness in each state in America. For instance, a family can be happy in Mississippi earning around […]
Hitting The Road vs. Hitting The Books
Posted on July 16, 2014 Leave a Comment
A big decision for high school graduates is how to start the rest of their lives. There’s a huge economy built on getting students ready for college and then getting them to the school of their dreams — but with rising higher education costs and a hit-and-miss job market, is travel a better option? Huff Post […]
Buy Low, Sell High, Keep It Simple
Posted on July 12, 2014 Leave a Comment
It’s always a treat when I see someone reiterate Warren Buffett’s simple rules of investment, as recently published on The Motley Fool. Essentially, invest in things that are: reasonably priced; have lasting power; produced and managed by good people; and — my favorite — easily understood. First, let me make this clear: I’m not a billionaire like […]
The Perfect Way To Say ‘No’
Posted on July 11, 2014 Leave a Comment
I wish I could say “no” more often. I hate to let people down, and I’m always up for an adventure. But sometimes saying “yes” too many times means that I’m overcommitting myself, and before long I’ll be running around like crazy, which isn’t helpful to anyone. Fortunately, Inc. found the perfect way to say “no”, and it’s […]
Hidden Cash & Not-So-Hidden Happiness
Posted on July 10, 2014 Leave a Comment
You’ve probably heard about the craze behind “Hidden Cash”: A Bay Area real estate investor who travels around the world hiding cash and then Tweeting about it, creating a scavenger hunt for thousands of people wherever he goes. And today, he brought his brand of fun back to Los Angeles. Behind the chaos that ensues is a message […]
Cost of the American Dream = $130K a year
Posted on July 9, 2014 Leave a Comment
How much does it cost for a family of four to live the American Dream? $130,000 a year, according to USA Today. The analysis takes into account a variety of data, including the median price of a home, the cost of owning one SUV, and stats on the cost of groceries (I appreciate that it also […]
4 Tips For A Passionate Life & Career Of Love
Posted on July 6, 2014 Leave a Comment
This is an excellent article in Forbes written by Deena Varshavskaya of Wanelo, featuring four practical ways to find passion in your life and your career. No matter what stage of life you’re in, these are great suggestions to help close the gap between working to life and living to work. I especially enjoy the suggestion that […]
PepsiCo Chief On Being A Mom Vs. Being A CEO
Posted on July 4, 2014 Leave a Comment
It’s no secret that many working moms struggle to balance the needs of their jobs with needs at home, but I was especially intrigued by PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi’s recent insight. I was really struck by these quotes: “Every day you have to make a decision about whether you are going to be a wife or a mother, in fact many times […]
My Silver Lining
Posted on June 15, 2014 Leave a Comment
I discovered a Swedish band a few years ago called First Aid Kit. They’re excellent. They just released a new album this past week entitled Stay Gold, which starts off with “My Silver Lining” – and it’s currently my favorite song. Not only is the music beautifully written and performed, but the lyrics are full of […]
Grateful Graffiti
Posted on June 14, 2014 Leave a Comment
I was just going through my iPhone photos, and I came upon this pic that I took whilst living in Portland. I don’t condone graffiti – but as far as vandalism goes, at least this seems to have a positive and straightforward message!
JUSTIN BURTON, MBA 