The Dip

The Dip

What should you know? In his book The Dip, Seth Godin speaks of the importance of knowing which things to quit and which things to push on with when the going gets tough. When you first start something it’s fun, you see rapid advancement and clear progress. But, after...
You don`t know what you don`t know

You don`t know what you don`t know

What should you know? When managing your money you have the choice to go it alone or to seek the help of a financial planning professional. Seeking help has a cost, but what is the price of not taking professional advice? While the fundamental principles for...
Urgent vs Important

Urgent vs Important

What should you know? Have you ever looked back on a busy week only to realise you’ve hardly made any progress on your important tasks despite it feeling like you’ve worked every hour god sent? The problem isn’t that you’re not working hard enough, but rather that...
Your Bonus is a Bonus, Not a Salary

Your Bonus is a Bonus, Not a Salary

What should you know? The first rule of financial planning is to spend less than you earn. This age-old rule refers to your regular salary but shouldn’t include variable bonuses. Bonuses, while hard earned, should not be considered as part of your recurring income as...