Fear, Outrage and Finance

Fear, Outrage and Finance

These days every single one of us appears to have an issue with which we feel outrage. The thing about this emotion is that it’s often rooted in fear and ignorance and is usually contagious. What I mean by that is you read or hear somewhere how someone you...
Long Jump, Bankers and Culture

Long Jump, Bankers and Culture

Many years ago, in my penultimate year of high school, I had a friend, Roger*, who at his first attempt became the best in the school at Long Jump. He was 16 at the time. He jumped a record 7.85 metres at the school during trials and 7.25 metres in competition. He...
The Future

The Future

Just imagine you’re a waiter in a restaurant. You’re paid $25 per hour and rack up a forty hour week. Tips are split between all staff. Now imagine if your boss informed you last night that by July next year you would be receiving a 19% pay cut. You spring into...
Summer, Tennis, Culture and Jerks

Summer, Tennis, Culture and Jerks

This has been a typical summer for my family. None of us are at work or school. Each year my brother escapes the Swiss winter for a few weeks and spends most of the summer with us. He’s sometimes accompanied by his wife or one of his daughters. The days are spent at...
The Future

More

This article is about three couples that I’ve come across over the years. Only one are clients. Two wanted more (whatever that is) and one didn’t. As you will see, more is not always better. Jenny & David David and his spouse, Jenny, are in their...