We should all be ecstatic. Amazon’s behemoth acquisition of Whole Foods will single-handedly transform the perception of that “oh so expensive organic grocery store.” Let me explain. Amazon, the market leader in leveraging the internet to effectively and efficiently lower the costs for consumers, will bring that same philosophy to the forefront of the Whole […]
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Minimalist Living in a Maximalist Society – How to Live Like a Pauper and Feel Like a King
I live in a 585 square foot studio. I get the majority of my groceries from a large chain, discount grocery store, where I spend approximately $40 per week on food. On average, I go out to eat once a month. I rid myself of my 2005 Nissan Sentra last July, which, in my mind, may […]
The Case for Chicago – An Introduction: Building Wealth and Seizing Opportunity in a World-Class City
Despite the negative mainstream media attention surrounding my city re: crime, I have found Chicago to be an ideal location to build wealth. Growing up within the city limits as well as in the outskirts of town, I have had the unique opportunity to experience, and truly appreciate, the entire Chicagoland area. Chicago boasts the […]
The One True, Sustainable Benefit to Building a Physique
The sole benefit to developing and maintaining a physique is not seen—it is felt. That feeling is very real and palpable, which carries over to every aspect of your life. The transformation of the mind and spirit is the true benefit to the process of building a physique. You literally transform your mind, and in […]
Accumulate and Perpetuate
Despite perpetually moving parts in my life from a social/professional standpoint, I like to keep things simple when it comes to striving for both financial and, more importantly, intellectual wealth. I’m no stockbroker or wealth manager, but I know that a keen attention to detail, consistency, and patience have worked wonders for me when it […]