December 16, 2007: check out Jon’s podcast update to this chapter, where he explains his approach to finance in the context of “freeing yourself from corporate America.” Standard Podcast [ 16:49 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download … Continue reading
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We are a Business of One
Success is elusive. It doesn’t matter how much you make if it just leaks out the back of your life. We can’t be free from pink slip culture unless we know how to maximize the power of our existing income … Continue reading
The Rules of the Deal (and the Freedom to Walk Away)
If you can’t cut a deal, you won’t succeed. You make most of your money when you finalize a contract. Whether you’re negotiating a land purchase or an employment offer, the money is made when the deal is done. When … Continue reading
Chase Skills, Not Dollars (and Management is for Suckers)
February 4, 2008: Returning to the FFCA podcast show after some travels, Jon added this podcast update to one of his favorite chapters, in which he talks about how you can dramatically change your career path by focusing on skills … Continue reading
Don’t Brand Your Employer, Brand Yourself
The battle for the consumer now starts in the mind. The horrifying and inevitable conclusion: companies want you to see their brand everywhere. These days, corporations put a higher value on their brand than their physical assets. The smug term … Continue reading