Another new chapter begins
For me, a huge part of enjoying my work is enjoying the people I work with. If I can’t develop strong connections with them, or they’ve all moved on, then I can no longer enjoy my work, and I need … Read more …
Business
Moving forward
Back in June 2013 I went bankrupt, and it sure did throw a spanner in the works of my life. (The story on that is here: What I’m learning from bankruptcy). But here we are, 3 years later, and I’m … Read more …
Are you living your dream?
I know someone who engages in ‘lifestyle design’ without even realising that there’s a term for it. They work hard for a few months of the year, save up their money, and then do whatever it is they feel like … Read more …
Negotiating for a car
As I’ve been writing about recently, I’m in the process of getting a BMW. I’ve been looking at various high performance models within a strict budget based on what I’d get from selling the 4WD plus a bit extra, but … Read more …
I’m your web designer
I enjoy designing and building websites, but I just don’t have the time or interest to design and build them fulltime. I can do simple websites in my spare time, however, and so today I decided to use this website to promote … Read more …
My developing career
Back in late 2007 I was a tech support analyst providing high level support to other tech support staff within the Australian Federal government. In terms of income, I felt I was up near the top of the ladder in … Read more …
Learning about property cycles
I promised a couple nights ago to write about property cycles. Since then, there’s been a lot of development with my research, aided by one of my fans (hi David!) providing some information about the property prices in Australia vs the 18 … Read more …
Does no one negotiate any more?
In terms of property investment, I think we’re in what’s called a seller’s market, where people are just buying properties without actually negotiating a better price for themselves. I’ve spoken to some real estate agents about prices on property, and they’ve … Read more …
You don’t need to be a millionaire
Many people think that they need to become millionaires in order to be financially free. But the truth is, you don’t – you only need to have more money coming in than what you can spend, but that money has … Read more …
The theme is changing
There’s a background theme to my life that’s slowly changing. I can feel it, and as some of the changes are occurring, I can see it. It started with this feeling of deleting everything on the blog and only maintaining popular, … Read more …
You’re the director of your own story
“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players; they have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts….” William Shakespeare knew the truth, that we’re all actors in a … Read more …
Building an online authority
As part of my strategy to create an online business around my Business Analysis services, I’ve decided to start using LinkedIn more. It’s a business networking and social media site, and if I’m not developing a business presence with it, … Read more …
Business Analysis Online
I’ve got this idea that I think has potential, to provide business analysis services online, to clients all around the world. I’d focus on process improvement and documentation support – stuff that I can do for clients everywhere, without needing … Read more …