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It’s called real estate for a reason – it’s real estate. Stocks, bonds and mutual funds are great, but real estate is what’s most real – most tangible. Owning my home has afforded me tax credits or breaks, as well as discounts on life, car and health insurance. Most of the people I grew up […]

Debt is giving to the past, while God is focused on the future. “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,” (Philippians 3:13) “The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant […]

“Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.” (Matthew 7:6) As a pastor, I have learned that, often, the people for whom I do the most are the very people who “turn again and […]

Here are some helpful tidbits I have learned from reading books, journals, reports, manuals and writings that I believe will help you become an executive level thinker. Begin to implement The SQ3R Study Method, which comes from Herbert Harris’ book “The Golden 12 Universal Rules for Achieving Success.” (S) Survey the material to be learned. […]

“A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.” (Proverbs 13:22) I met a man in Air Force basic training. We had a lot in common; we were both from New Orleans, serving in the same reserve unit and were both headed […]

I love war movies. Maximus, the main character in the movie “Gladiator” imparted these words of wisdom to his men before each battle: “strength and honor.” Maximus was a very strong character with great integrity, and his exploits made him a very important person in the Roman Empire. His life was dedicated to his country, […]

Finally, we need to commit to putting out a quality product or service. I recently spoke at a funeral service and noticed there were cobwebs and dust above the pulpit. The glasses on the light fixtures were broken. My initial reaction was to tell the deacon s that this was unacceptable for a House of […]

I find that the 401(k) at your job, Individual Retirement Account (IRA), Roth IRA or mutual funds are the best way to accomplish this goal. If you are an investing novice, I recommend consulting instructive materials about investing, such as the “Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms” by John Downes and Jordan Elliot Goodman. I […]

Why have I experienced such success over the years? One of the answers is my desire to not only meet, but also exceed, my goals. I noticed some people on my team only talked about reaching the monthly sales goal to keep their jobs. My mentality was exceeding my monthly goal, because I see myself […]

Something I learned many years ago is that people who have little to no involvement in your success always have an opinion about how you can do it better. Let the people who are in waist deep with you give you the advice to go to the next level. Get rid of the armchair quarterbacks […]

Insurance – on so many levels – ensures wealth. If you are not properly insured, you can, and probably will, create a very serious financial liability for yourself and your loved ones. Health insurance allows us to use the full benefits of good medical treatment. Car insurance will guarantee us the peace of mind of […]

To me, debt means giving to the past and not to the future. I remember being in college and taking my girlfriend to a fancy restaurant for dinner. That dinner cost $100, and it took me an entire year to pay it off. I paid over $50 in interest for that one meal. It is […]