January 23, 2022

Creatives, Pay Yourself First!

January 23, 2022/ Colin Conway

There’s a well-established financial concept known as “pay yourself first.”

The idea is that to properly save for wealth an individual must first put aside a small portion of their income for themselves. That slice is often suggested to be 10%. Using the remaining 90%, the individual pays the mortgage, the bills, and buys groceries. But the “mine to keep” money must come off the top. If it doesn’t, there will never be enough to go around, and the individual will stay perpetually poor.

April 12, 2021

Getting Knocked Out Financially is Easier Than You Think

April 12, 2021/ Colin Conway

In my late twenties, I had personal debt that soared to over $32,000. To ease the burden of various monthly payments, that debt was rolled into a second mortgage. As things happen, I ended up divorced (my first). As part of the settlement, that second mortgage became my responsibility. I’m not bitter nor blaming anyone. It’s the way life goes and how I ended up where I am today.

January 02, 2021

My 2020 Reading List

January 02, 2021/ Colin Conway

There’s a correlation to the amount a person reads and their success in life. The average American reads one book a year while the average CEO reads more than one book a week.

July 23, 2018

Lessons from The Force

July 23, 2018/ Colin Conway

When most people learn that I formerly was a police officer, they raise their eyebrows and will usually say something like, “Really? Why would you quit?”

January 15, 2018

Is it Time to Up Your Game?

January 15, 2018/ Colin Conway

I stumbled across Grant Cardone on YouTube. Cardone is a motivational trainer and a real estate advisor. I don’t remember what topic I was researching when I first discovered him but there was a video for Cardone, so I clicked it. The guy was full of energy and charisma. I liked his message and filed away the name.

August 28, 2017

Admitting Failure

August 28, 2017/ Colin Conway

If you’re a fight fan, you may have watched the much-hyped spectacle of Mayweather – McGregor this past weekend. If you don’t like combat sports, you probably heard about the big fight nonetheless. Floyd Mayweather, one of the best boxers to ever step in the ring, squared off with Conor McGregor, the biggest name currently in mixed martial arts.

August 11, 2017

Are You Building Your Habits by Feel?

August 11, 2017/ Colin Conway

I’ve been reading about habits lately and will soon share my thoughts on a couple fantastic books. First, Rich Habits by Thomas C. Corley is a quick, easy read and can be knocked out in an afternoon. The second, The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg is a more in-depth study of habits. I read it two years ago and felt a need to re-read it again due to my experience with The Bumbling Millionaire.

July 28, 2017

When the Student is Ready

July 28, 2017/ Colin Conway

My girlfriend is smart. I’d like to say she’s smart for being my girlfriend, but it’s the other way around. I out-kicked my coverage when I met her. She’s very bright and will engage in conversations on a variety of subjects. If she’s not well-versed on the subject matter, she won’t fake it, but she will listen intently and try to provide feedback where valuable.

May 11, 2017

Everyone Has a Journey

May 11, 2017/ Colin Conway

Several years back, I helped run a Kenpo Karate school. Part of my responsibilities were leading classes, both for adults and kids. As I interacted with various students, I sought to understand their motivation for learning Kenpo.