Most people suck at salary negotiation. In fact, the vast majority of you have sweaty palms and an increased heart rate just thinking about having a five-minute discussion about your future salary. What if I told you that a few hours of preparation and an uncomfortable five-minute conversation could dramatically increase your future earnings? It's fine to be grateful … [Read more...] about Salary Negotiation: Tips to Increase Your Next Offer
3 Common Mistakes Even Good Parents Make
My wife and I were married for a little more than 3 years before the birth of our son. We were doing just fine on our own and loved our life together. We ran and worked out frequently, hung out with our friends all the time and had time for our side hustles. It was nice to be able to stay late at the office to finish up a project without stressing about who was … [Read more...] about 3 Common Mistakes Even Good Parents Make
5 Tips for Getting Your Personal Finances Dialed In
Newsflash Millennials, your education failed you. Your school offered classes in calculus, chemistry, and goofy electives like “music.” If you’re going to be an engineer (as I often advocate) or a pharmacist, you might need calculus or chemistry, but how come your school didn’t offer one of the most important subjects for a successful adult life, personal finance? It … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Getting Your Personal Finances Dialed In
The Stephens Family Commandments: 10 Rules for Living Our Best Life
I don't have it all figured out, but I do my best to lead my family. Part of that is protecting and providing, but part of that is being a 'man of action' and leading by example. To guide us, my wife and I created the Stephens Family Commandments. There are currently ten. We review our commandments quarterly. They're fluid. When the kids get old enough to … [Read more...] about The Stephens Family Commandments: 10 Rules for Living Our Best Life
6 Lifestyle Changes to Help Depression – Backed by Science
New data shows that depression is on the rise among all age groups, but is rising the fastest among teens and young adults. This, despite the fact that there’s never been a better time to be alive. In fact, Johan Norberg’s book, “Progress” outlines a number of ways in which we’re improving: Life expectancy is up Literacy is up Poverty is down Homicide … [Read more...] about 6 Lifestyle Changes to Help Depression – Backed by Science