When No One Else Believes in You
The year was 1999 and things were not going according to my mother’s plan. Her only son was still in University (that’s what we call ‘college’ in Canada) at the age of 24 and when he spent the summers at home working in a factory to pay for his schooling,…
READ MOREThe Ultimate Secret of the Rich
What separates the rich from the rest of us? “They have more money,” said Hemingway. But how did they get it? How do they hold onto it? That’s a bit more complicated. I recently drove through a working class neighborhood in Baltimore called Dundalk. It is an area of simple…
READ MOREThe Vision for Your Family
I want to let you in on what I believe is one of the most intriguing investment stories ever told. The story of how the world’s wealthiest families have held onto their wealth over hundreds of years. There are a lot of families. And there are a lot of rich…
READ MOREYou Will Need This Over the Holidays
“Mom, I think I want to be president,” Connor said. “Is that so? I thought you wanted to be a professional baseball player,” I replied. “No, not when I grow up…” he explained. “I want to be president NOW.” That’s right! Connor, my 10-year-old, was nominated for class president. He…
READ MOREA Turn in the Road
I believe in free will and in man’s capacity to rise above adversity. I believe in accountability. I believe in the basic virtues upon which Western civilization has been built. But I also believe that people sometimes take a wrong turn in the road — perhaps inadvertently or maybe as…
READ MORETouching All the Bases
“Touching all the bases” is an appropriate metaphor that may well have its roots in the tragic tale of Fred Merkle. At the time, Merkle was only 19 years old and in his second major league season with the New York Giants. Merkle’s infamous mental lapse took place on September…
READ MOREHow Baby Boy Spencer Can Help Your Business
“Hey Sam, how’s Spencer doing? And how does Holly like being a big sister?” As Sam, an industry colleague, answered my questions with a huge smile on his face, I could not help but notice the quizzical look on our fellow colleague Patty’s face. Later, Patty pulled me aside and…
READ MOREFrom Rich to Poor and Back Again
Bob Cox is the creator of Early to Rise’s Epiphany Alliance program, and a success coach for thousands of ETR readers. He’s a self-made millionaire, in-demand business consultant, co-founder of the original home shopping channel, and he personally mentored four men who went on to become billionaires.
READ MOREHow to Find Your Core Values
Before you can jump feet first into changing your life with a set of long-term goals, you have a job to do: Figure out what’s really important to you.
READ MOREHow I ETR’ed It
“At this point, we can’t rule out malignancy,” the doctor said. I just looked at my husband. I knew he was asking the doctor questions, but I didn’t hear any words. I saw his lips moving and felt his strong hand on top of mine. But all I could think…
READ MOREA Perfect Way to Spend Christmas Day
As I’ve done every Christmas for several years now, I’ll be spending the day at home with my family. We’re going to have a blast, doing all the traditional things one does on Christmas. The stockings, hung by the chimney, will be opened first thing. I especially like the stocking…
READ MORETrying Times? Tie Tongues Together Today!
I see my three youngest sons every summer and at Christmas. They fly in from overseas so we can enjoy the holiday together. They are now seasoned travelers. But starting with their first trips, I’ve encouraged them to speak with strangers — on planes, in airports, and everywhere else. That’s…
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