When I first learned about Buddhism, I thought it was bullshit.

“All suffering is due to the 3 poisons – anger, greed, and ignorance”. No way did I buy that when I was a kid. Greed and anger? Sure. But not ignorance. Just read books and poof! No more suffering.

I thought the antidote for ignorance was knowledge.

Jizo’s shaved head, monk robes and Mona Lisa smile is a familiar sight in Japan – if there were a Bodhisattva popularity contest in Japan, he would win hands down.

Your relationship with money is your relationship with yourself

You’re getting divorced.

And as you’re sorting through who gets the wedding pictures and who has custody of the goldfish, you’re offered a choice of either a $500,000 house or a $500,000 savings account. One may have more sentimental value, assuming some good memories, but their VALUE is the same, right?

Not so fast.

You and your partner bought an itty biz just 3 months ago, 50–50.

Now, out of the blue, she wants out. You were the operating wizard. She was the marketing genius. You made an awesome team and now you’re feeling betrayed and alone. You’re kicking yourself for not having an operating or buy-sell agreement.

Take the money and run.

You think it’s a no-brainer to choose between a $45 and $40/hour job offer. Just hit the bid, baby, and don’t look back.

Not so fast, Jack.