Money shouldn’t be an instrument of torture but often is. Suffering rears its head in a variety of flavors. Most are generated by attachment and clinging. Everything is impermanent. Eastern wisdom professes, “Whatever has the nature to arise will soon pass away.” So finding lasting joy from temporary things is nothing more than fool’s gold….

Contentment is the new black. Don’t look on Instagram. It’s not trending on Twitter. You won’t find it on someone’s Facebook story. It’s hard balancing need with greed. Too many of us are failing at this essential task. Do you want to increase your Wealth I.Q.? Start by enjoying what you already have. There’s the…

Relying on an athletic scholarship is a dangerous way of financing college. While athletic scholarships sound sexy and exciting, the reality is undeniable. Only 2% of graduating high school athletes earn these awards annually. This number is the antithesis of many parents’ expectations. The disconnect has far-reaching consequences. Some parents sign their kids up for…

Despite what you think, time isn’t your most valuable asset. Attention supersedes all. You’re as free as your attention span permits. For example, living to a hundred doesn’t guarantee happiness. Focusing on every perceived slight, both real and imagined, wastes precious attentional bandwidth. Plotting revenge on your enemies plunders the cash flow of attention. It’s…