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Sometimes “inside the box“ isn't so bad A tribute to sense. . . the common kindThese days there’s a tremendous amount of attention and adulation given to iconic visionaries, those who are real “outsi

Solving the Puzzle? It might be a good idea to take a look at the picture on the box. . . It’s been a while since my last communique.  That’s because I like to foll

The “don't confuse me with the facts“ syndrome | Advisory Services | Walnut Creek | Salus Financial Management Where's Detective Joe Friday when we really need him?Okay, I’ll admit it, I used to like to watch the old TV show “Dragnet”.  Sure, as an actor, Jack

The Yes, there is hope . . .  I have this belief that every single individual is blessed with a natural “gift”, talent, or positive trait that helps make him or her...

Be careful to see the big picture before you cry The power and wisdom of viewing from a “big picture” (macro) perspective . . . I was recently watching a fascinating documentary on the history and development ...

"You think you hate it now . . ." | Advisory Services | Walnut Creek | Salus Financial Management "But wait 'til you drive it."  Of course, that’s the backhanded phrase from the car salesman (Eugene Levy) to Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) in the 80’s classic c...

“And always let your conscience be your guide.” | Advisory Services | Walnut Creek | Salus Financial Management . . . a reminder from the lyrics of the song with  Jiminy Cricket in “Pinocchio”.  I’d like to believe that all people are basically good and want to the do the...

In Search of the It's not about making the product.  It's about making the product better. Many years ago the global conglomerate, BASF, ran a television commercial with the tag...

The Paradox of Value and Price | Advisory Services | Walnut Creek | Salus Financial Management There's much more to value than just price There’s a saying that about not being able to “see the forest for the trees”.  In finance, it could certainly be argu...

Embrace . . . or force field? | Advisory Services | Walnut Creek | Salus Financial Management Open for embrace. . . or engage the force field? One of the beautiful things about the “olden days” was that everything was simpler. When watching an old Wester...

Only as strong as the weakest link | Advisory Services | Walnut Creek | Salus Financial Management Folks, it's not fake news:  A chain IS only as strong as its weakest link . . .  There’s an old cliche that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.  To b...

What's a priority isn't always important . . . | Advisory Services | Walnut Creek | Salus Financial Management Differentiating between priority and importance. . .  We all say it, “I don’t have any time. I’m too busy.” Right?   And to an extent, it’s true. The pace of li...