La Vie Privee

This is the second installment of a series of posts addressing the issue of Privacy. As one of the Core Values I articulated in The Old Money Book, Privacy is essential to living a full, rewarding life. You just can’t have your business in the street. One of the French sayings I think I’ve mentioned … More La Vie Privee

The UpJourney Article: Core Values

I was recently asked by Carmen Jacob, the Editor-in-Chief at UpJourney, to offer my take on ‘traditional American values’, the Core Values of Old Money that are detailed in The Old Money Book. I was delighted to offer an introduction for the uninitiated. You can find the article HERE. Enjoy! BGT    

The Khaki Revolution

It’s a new year. We’ve all made (and perhaps broken) a few New Year’s resolutions. Oh well. The commitments we make to ourselves and stick with rarely follow a calendar. They follow emotion. We feel strongly about something and we do it. We do it not just once, but repeatedly. That behavior becomes a habit … More The Khaki Revolution

The Importance of Family

In The Old Money Book, I detail Core Values that contribute to not just a standard of living, but to a quality of life. One of these Core Values is family, and it may be the most important.  It can be a tremendous challenge to make your way in this world without the support, at … More The Importance of Family