The latest issue of ‘Early to Rise’ newsletter has been released. Craig Ballantyne says, “”Success for me,” John McAfee explained in Fast Company in 2007, “is can you wake up in the morning and feel like a twelve year old?” That was before he lost 95% of his net worth. At the time he said that, as Robert Frank explains in his book, The High-Beta Rich, McAfee was living through a second adolescence, spending rampantly on grown-up toys and making poor investments. A year later, this definition of success had helped destroy his $100 million fortune and left... [...]

The latest issue of ‘Early to Rise’ newsletter has been released. Craig Ballantyne says, “My mother is not the type to get upset (that was my father’s forte). But I could sense the irritation in her voice when I asked, “How’s your new house coming along?” It had been over three weeks since I last visited the farm, and, unfortunately, there had been practically no progress made on her new house. She listed the excuses she had been given from the contractors, her voice full of exasperation”. I was not surprised at the assessment”. ‘Early... [...]

The latest issue of ‘Early to Rise’ newsletter has been released. Michael Masterson says, “I was 13 when I first heard the word “underachiever.” Mrs. Growe, my ninth-grade English teacher, used it to describe a student who had, in her opinion, failed to work to his potential. The student? Yours truly. “Mr. Masterson,” she announced to the class, “is the classic example of an underachiever. He doesn’t complete his work assignments. He shows up late for class and then wastes his time daydreaming. As a result, he produces C work. From a child with... [...]

The latest issue of ‘Early to Rise’ newsletter has been released. Craig Ballantyne says, “Luck has been in my corner since day one back in 1975. I was extraordinarily lucky to be born in Canada into a lower-middle class family. Lucky enough to have been educated in the years of the first home computer, to have come of age as the first Internet generation, and to have stumbled across the convergence of direct marketing and online e-commerce before everyone and their uncle knew about it. When I was a child I was lucky enough to have an alcoholic, underachieving, embarrassing father... [...]

The latest issue of ‘Early to Rise’ newsletter has been released. Alex Green says, “My recent column about habits – and how changing two of my bad ones allowed me to reach my ideal body weight in three months – provoked an outpouring of letters from readers asking for specific details. I’d like nothing better than to unveil some unique, heretofore undiscovered weight-loss secret, but keep your seat. For starters, I lost about 10% of my body weight, hardly an Olympian achievement. And I did it – try to stifle that yawn – by eating better, drinking... [...]

The latest issue of ‘Early to Rise’ newsletter has been released. Susan Fujii says, “Today, I’d like to show you exactly what you need to do to achieve true financial independence. I warn you, it is not easy (nothing worthwhile ever is), but given our current global economic mess and the continued reduction in our standard of living, it is now more important than ever for you to take charge of your own financial future! And the great news is that it is possible for you to achieve financial independence and to do it in a relatively short period of time! But it’s not... [...]

The latest issue of ‘Early to Rise’ newsletter has been released. Mark Ford says, “You go to lunch with a colleague. Everything is good. When the waiter puts the bill on the table, the total is $26. Do you pick it up? Do you wait and hope he does? Or do you suggest you split it? On the surface, this is a minor decision. But in truth, it is one of a million chances you’ve had, have, and will have to become wealthier”. ‘Early to Rise’ Newsletter  [...]

The latest issue of ‘Early to Rise’ newsletter has been released. Craig Ballantyne says, “Dear Class of 2012, You’re about to discover the best way to deal with the future. One that I’m sure you’re not going to like, but it’s the only solution to the problems you face. But first, I have a question. What happened to the adventurous youth of yesterday?”. ‘Early to Rise’ Newsletter  [...]

The latest issue of ‘Early to Rise’ newsletter has been released. Craig Ballantyne says, “She’s starting from scratch out on the farm. After 40-plus up-and-down years, my mom has sold the farmhouse, most of the land, and she is moving half-a-mile away to a brand new home. Over the past seven months, she’s been busy looking at designs, picking out materials, and working with contractors. It’s all been a little overwhelming for her. Starting from scratch on a something that you’ve never done before can be intimidating”. ‘Early to Rise’... [...]

The latest issue of ‘Early to Rise’ newsletter has been released. Susan Fujii says, “I don’t have a crystal ball, unfortunately, but having a vision statement is the next best thing. It’s amazing what a little writing, intention, and focus in your life will do for you. When I first started writing my vision, back in 2000, my life looked nothing like it looks now. I was working 80 hours a week at a six-figure job with nothing to show for it and had zero investing skills (actually negative investing skills–I knew just enough to be “dangerous” and I... [...]