Inability to Adapt to Change
“The historic belief that going to post-secondary for a degree is a guaranteed superior path to prosperity in today’s economy, is akin to the one…
Once upon a time, I wanted to work the rigs, make some money, and go back home. For some reason, I am still here, and this is my story.
Theory of Making Mistakes
“You often think it’s all over once you fuck up. But then you know now you won’t be doing that ever again.” Risk takers and…
Real Estate in Vancouver and Toronto
It has been widely debated for years whether the Greater Vancouver and greater Toronto real estate markets will endure a widespread correction. Unless investment and…
The Achilles’ Heel to Success
Resistance to public scrutiny is often the achilles’ heel to success- from lifestyle choices to financially sound decisions. You can often tell a Asian person’s…
The Downfalls of Real Estate
For the average person with limited cash, financial literacy, and earning power, real estate is often the first investment avenue of choice next to a…
Common Fallacies of Real Estate Investing
Whatever you invest in, do your due diligence and research using multiple sources… or advisors, if you like people. You’d be surprised at the conflicting…
June Standing- 4 Years in Alberta
Here I sit in a bar off Jasper Ave. in downtown Edmonton having a drink and little meal. I am spending this sunny Sunday afternoon…
Theory of Self-Employment
There is a lengthy list of potential business ideas. Some people are better than others at certain ones. You want to do something you’re good at. In…
Being a Victim and Slave of Time
This June marks the first month after 4 years in Alberta, upon leaving Vancouver as I threw all my belongings into my car. I’ve made many goals ever…
It’s Expensive to be Poor
One trucker I worked with briefly one day brought up this interesting quote: It’s expensive to be poor. The financially starved often rely on payday…