Tag: health

How Old Are You, Really?

October 18, 2013

Scientists tell us that we have a chronological age as well as a biological age. The chronological age is simply math: you were born on this day in this month in this year, therefore you are this many years old. Our biological age is how old our body is: are you 50 years old with … More How Old Are You, Really?

The Importance of Family

October 3, 2013

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

This Time, It’s Personal

September 23, 2013

Very often, people behave in ways that they know are not in their best interest. They spend too much, ignore warning signs in their relationships, and endanger their health, among other things. Why they do this is puzzling for others to watch, and can be frustrating as we–as friends, family, or colleagues–can easily see the … More This Time, It’s Personal

What A Status Symbol Really Tells Others

July 7, 2013

We’ve seen it all before: the purse, car, watch, or zip code that some people must have and display in order to convey financial success or social status to others. Most of the time, these status symbols are obvious, overpriced, and tend to impress others–exactly who, no one is certain–for only a short period of … More What A Status Symbol Really Tells Others

The Core Value of Health

June 15, 2013

I recently had a cup of coffee at a cafe waiting for a colleague. Next to me in the cafe sat a very well-dressed but unhappy and exhausted man. Slender with a slight belly, he appeared to be in his eighties and had tremendous difficulty breathing. When his newspaper slipped from the table, and I … More The Core Value of Health