Posts by Susan Fujii
Your Money Mindset
Despite all of the articles I’ve written for Early To Rise under the theme “Master your mind, master your money,” I still have yet to talk about the most important aspect of mastering your mind and money. I’ve talked of course about other important aspects of mastering your mind, harnessing the power of focus, overcoming…
Read MoreOne Weird Way to Make Money
I put much more stock and focus on the importance of earning more income (and investing that income wisely) than I do on clipping coupons and “not spending” money. Don’t get me wrong, both skills are vital to your financial future, but you will get a lot more bang for your buck by growing your…
Read MoreHow to Be an Underdog and Win
Today I’m going to tell you the story of the famous “kung fu underdog” and show you what the true meaning of kung fu really is. So let’s get to the very essence of kung fu, and how it can help you conquer your financial battles. In the words of Bruce Lee, “Kung fu is…
Read MoreWho to Trust With Your Money
In today’s technology-driven world, you can easily go for days without needing to speak face-to-face with another human being. Need to get gas? No attendant necessary, just pay at the pump. Groceries? Use the self-checkout lane. Need some cash? Stop by the nearest ATM. Hungry? Place your order online and have it delivered. I could…
Read MoreYou Can Only Save So Much
My goal at Kung Fu Finance Headquarters is to expose the truth of how wealth building really works (and how falling prey to hype such as “buy this ONE stock and make 300% in 6 months!” reallydoesn‘t work). Today is one such occasion, and I would like to expose a dirty little secret about building…
Read MoreThe Power of Focus
I graduated from college in 1996. For four years afterwards (four really fun years…) I did not focus on investing or on “personal finance” at all. These were the boom years, the party days, the “sure I’d love to buy all fifty of you another round of drinks, who’s counting?” nights. Good times, indeed.My attention…
Read MoreHow to Become Financially Independent
Today, I’d like to show you exactly what you need to do to achieve true financial independence. I warn you, it is not easy (nothing worthwhile ever is), but given our current global economic mess and the continued reduction in our standard of living, it is now more important than ever for you to take…
Read MoreCreating Your Vision of Financial Independence
I don’t have a crystal ball, unfortunately, but having a vision statement is the next best thing. It’s amazing what a little writing, intention, and focus in your life will do for you. When I first started writing my vision, back in 2000, my life looked nothing like it looks now. I was working 80…
Read MoreNumber One Predictor of Your Future Wealth
(No, it’s not a robot, although that would be really cool!) This past weekend the Kung Fu Family went to an awesome event here in the Bay Area called The Maker Faire (these events are held nationwide, and you might be able to find one in your local area). The Maker Faire is “a two-day,…
Read MoreWhat Do You Mean, Life Isn’t Fair?
“What do you mean, ‘it’s not going to be fair’, Mom?” my eldest daughter asked. That weekend we hosted an Easter egg hunt and champagne brunch for several of our close friends and their children. My eldest Kung Fu Kid was so excited to have her friends come over, and yet she was very caught…
Read MoreI Dare You
When you were a child did you ever accept a dare from a friend? Or play the famous game “Truth or Dare”? I still remember sweating it out when it came to be my turn, wondering which would be worse: Squirming uncomfortably in my chair while someone asked me a truly embarrassing question that I…
Read MoreYour Most Important Financial Decision to Make
Economically speaking, 2012 looks to be a crazy year…multiple potential “black swans” loom on the horizon that could threaten your financial future. Between rising unemployment, the European financial crisis, ongoing corruption of the system (think MF Global), staggering levels of worldwide government debt, and more, at times it seems like maybe the Mayans had it…
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