A failure of leadership

What we have in Washington DC is a complete failure to manage the financial affairs and future of the country. We continue to spend a trillion dollars a year more than we take in even though our leaders have argued with each other about fixing it for some time.

Why don’t they fix it?  Because most of us don’t want them to.  They want to win elections by “protecting the middle class” or this group or that cause or some other sound bite – and most of us think it sounds good so we keep electing them.  (Nevermind the convoluted accounting tricks and special interest outright bribery).  In fact then, it is us, the majority of Americans who keep kicking the now 16 trillion dollar can down the road to our kids and grandkids.

“We have met the enemy – and he is us” – Pogo

If you need an example of how to run your financial affairs and the behavioral discipline necessary to lead a successful life, don’t look anywhere near Washington DC.  We must be better than that and mature enough to fix it.

“…to cherish the public credit, preserve it by using it as little as possible, and to not ungenerously throw upon posterity the burden which we ourselves ought to bear.” – from George Washington’s farewell speech.

TV in the bedroom

Is it helping you get enough rest?

Is it a good idea to let political shows get you upset as you doze off?

Is it a good idea that the last thing you see in your day is poor behavior?

Is it good for families and lovers to be watching instead of being with each other?

Love

It’s what really matters; and it’s free.

Don’t forget.

Changing History

You’ve made many decisions based on your evaluation of past experiences.  But even though the past is over, it doesn’t mean it’s too late to go back and re-evaluate.

You’re smarter and more seasoned now.  Go back with your new perspective and look at what happened back then.

Is it time to make a new decision about what it means to you now?