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Learning from what's going on with Russian's invasion of the Ukraine will teach us on how to be better at emergency preparation. And N. Eldon Tanner, a very successful Canadian businessman, talked about what it means to control our money. And a lesson from gamers, getting good in your current job or business so that you don't necessarily have to take on a second job or start another business.

From a hat in New York City to sand toys in Mexico, is there a place on this planet Melissa hasn't negotiated and haggled? The key to negotiating bargaining and haggling is to ensure the seller and the buyer are both benefited. In today's episode I go over key principles to getting what you and others want such as being patient, not being too keenly desirous of the item, and inspecting and expecting what you want.

The CPI or the consumer Price Index has what's called a basket of goods. According to these basket of goods the average cost to live in America has gone up over 7% in the last year which is a high over the last three decades. So what can you do to make sure that you're not paying a ton of money for everything you use? Listen on!

In today's episode we talk about the Tao of Warren Buffett, the quintessential book summarizing some of the basic beliefs of Warren Buffett. And along the way we sprinkle in some wisdom from Ramsey and Kiyosaki.

I remember Dave Ramsey talking about death by a thousand cuts. There are a thousand ways that you can spend and blow money and feel very frustrated with no matter how much money you make. But what if everything you spent money on didn't take your money but rather grew your money? It became regenerative, multiplicative? What if what you do is more of an investment and asset rather than a liability or a doodad? Is it possible that what you spend money on now won't soak more of your money later but rather will return $10 for every $1 spent? Listen on friend.

Years ago Warren Buffett's former daughter-in-law Mary Buffett along with David Clark put together an amazing book with about 140 or so thoughts from Warren Buffett's investing style. Let's dive into seven ideas for being an astute investor.

Once upon a time Richard Paul Evan's daughter asked him if he had ever seen a millionaire. He responded with he saw one in the mirror everyday as he shaved. So what are the lessons we can learn from everyday millionaires? What do they do about clothes, cars, and houses? And are they often flamboyant or ostentatious?

Vita Dutton Scudder said creation is a better means of self-expression than possession; it is through creating, not possessing, that life is revealed. As we constantly create for ourselves and for others, we will cease becoming mere accumulators. And we will experience much more joy happiness and meaning in life. And as a byproduct you always have enough if you're constantly creating.

It's fascinating to think what you can do to have a healthy fit body when you use tools that are frugal. Have you ever noticed what Tom Brady and LeBron James do to be able to have 20-year careers at levels that have never been seen before? Does it cost a ton of money? No, not if you use tools that have already been bought and paid for by someone else. Use other people's exercise equipment, pools, massage chairs, and saunas.

Josh Becker is a thoughtful minimalist. His ideas on simplifying our life so that we can maximize our relationships are profound. In today's episode I share a few of his ideas on maximizing money and minimizing stress.