As part of my language learning journey, I’m reading the Tao Te Ching, an ancient text offering profound insights on life, leadership, and balance. In this post, I’ll share what I believe are its author Lao Tzu’s top quotes on life and money. Lao Tzu, also called the Old Master, shared wisdom that still hits […]

Find a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. For me, early retirement isn’t worth it. Rather, it seems to be a suboptimal way to approach life and meaningful work. Pursuing passion, purpose, and curiosity beats an early retirement any day. In this post, I’ll present a […]

To invest in yourself is the most valuable thing you could ever do. Not even the stock market or real estate can provide the guaranteed returns investing in yourself can. The great thing about investing in yourself is that as you make progress, you are likely to achieve greater financial success. Investing in myself over […]

Last weekend I had one of the best nights I’ve had in a really long time. I decided to host a game night at my house with a new group of friends. And while we didn’t do anything particularly special, being with friends made it special all the same. With my heart full from the […]

I have one promise for you: this post contains no gimmicks. It’s just a straightforward guide to help you save your first $100K. Instead of theory, I will outline the exact steps I took to reach the $100k savings milestone, starting from negative $242,000 in debt. I can’t promise it will be easy or quick, […]

Wondering how much you should spend on a car? The rules are simple: 1) pay with cash – never with a loan, 2) spend no more than 10% of your income. If you do these, you will always make a financially optimal car buying decision. Understandably, it’s easy to fall into the trap of paying […]

Girlfriend never pays for anything? I’ve been there myself. In fact, I just ended things with a woman for exactly that reason. We’ll get to the details of that story soon. But first, I want to acknowledge the countless men out there who face the same dilemma – a girlfriend who wants or expects them […]

As word of my year-long sabbatical gets around to my friends and family, I’m met with one response: “wow, I wish I can do that”. Well, you can. You just need a bit of F You Money to pave the way. As its name suggests, F You Money is having enough cash on hand to […]

On September 20th, 2024, I signed off and closed my work laptop for the last time. That day marked the beginning of what will be at least a year-long sabbatical. Quitting work for any significant amount of time is not a decision to be taken lightly. To risk a career, finances, and a professional identity […]

Turning 36 is one of life’s biggest milestones as it marks the first unmistakable step that we’ve entered middle age and the carefree days of our youths have passed. With my 36th birthday just two weeks behind me, I’d like to share some reflections on money, aging, and relationships at this pivotal moment. Turning 36 […]

We’ve all heard the stories. A dashing young woman finally meets Mr. Right. He’s everything she’s looking for in a man – handsome, smart, funny, and kind. It’s a match made in heaven. …except for one thing: he’s broke. What’s a girl to do? Dating Broke Men, From The Perspective Of A Once Broke Man […]

This post is designed as a guide for financially conscious men who want to avoid falling in love with the wrong woman. I’ll be sharing wisdom from personal experiences determining which types of women to avoid in my own life. Perhaps lessons I’ve learned the hard way can help make selecting the right woman easier for […]