December 10th, 2008
Having observed and worked with wealthy people and people with high incomes I have discovered it is not only how much they make, but how much they save that determines their wealth. The book, The Millionaire Next Door, proves this point and teaches us how these people actually acquired their wealth and how they are able to retain it.
This book is for two types of people, those wishing to become wealthy and those who are curious in learning how the wealthy work, what they own, and how they play. You are in for a true surprise when you discover that not all of them are members of country clubs and purchasers of luxury cars. These are places and things that are for those who want to feel wealthy not necessarily for those who are wealthy.
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November 30th, 2008
As a child my family vacationed at the rustic and serene island resort area of Hilton head Island, South Carolina. One of my fondest childhood memories was crabbing at the concrete seawall surrounding the quaint village of Harbor Town.
Fishing for crabs is a simple sport and is quite rewarding. The hoped-for result is a bucket full of crabs and ultimately a sweet and succulent meal. Each feisty little crab seems like a precious treasure on the end of a string.
Early on I discovered crabs enjoy eating chicken as much as I did, so my brother and I would stop at the grocery store for some pieces of fresh chicken before heading off to the seawall. After tying a morsel of chicken to the end of the string, we would toss it out into the water and wait a few minutes, hoping the crabs would take the bait. Slowly we would pull the string in hand over hand until the chicken would reach the surface.
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