Most people who say they want to have a million dollars actually mean they want to spend a million dollars, and that’s the reason why most people don’t have a million dollars.” Ever heard something like that? Well, it’s a nugget of wisdom from Jacob Aldridge, a financial whizz who has dedicated his life to guiding...
Have You Started Implementing Your 2023 Annual Plan Yet? DATELINE: KINGSCLIFF, NSW, AUSTRALIA Happy Friday I’m writing you from Northern NSW, as I prepare to deliver the closing keynote at the Happy Lawyer, Happy Life retreat this weekend. “Events” are a theme this week, so without prevarication: If you’re still cramming success into 2023, you are invited to...
If you’ve been in business for more than five minutes, I can guarantee you’ve had a terrible strategy day experience – all talk, no action, and the highlight of the day was the mediocre muffins at morning tea. You deserve better. Your team and your customers deserve a business that knows where it’s going, and...
Cash-strapped Australians are refusing to give up on travel, even as inflation and cost-of-living pressures shrink pay packets and force families to make tough budget calls. A new report commissioned by global technology company Wise suggested millions of Australians are now prioritising travel over other aspirations. Brisbane-based husband-and-father Jacob Aldridge squirrels away $1500 a month...
Are you Unconsciously Incompetent? DATELINE: BRISBANE AUSTRALIA Happy Friday A big THANK YOU to everyone who shared my newsletter last week, or made an introduction to another business owner they know. The more people I meet with at the moment, the clearer it becomes how much uncertainty exists for small and medium size business owners. We’re not yet...
Imposters are the only people who don’t get Imposter Syndrome First, may I ask you a favour? October is traditionally my busiest month for new clients – something about the looming year-end prompts an aspirational business owner to act now. 2023 is proving no exception, but the improved efficiency and smaller investment option I recently wrote about means I...
