Quotes of the Day

Fall in love with the deal, not the property. [2001] - Dolf de Roos

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was created in 1896 and still widely followed today-although it really shouldn't be. The Dow includes just 30 companies, hand-picked by a committee, and instead of being weighted according to a company's size, it's weighted by share price. This made sense 120 years ago when the calculations were made with pencil and paper, but it's almost useless today, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average is a relic that survives only because it's owned by the same company that publishes the Wall Street Journal. So do yourself a favour: ignore the Dow and avoid index funds or ETFs that track it. [2021] - Dan Bortolotti

When forming a new business with a new business partner, I know it may be difficult to think about a buy-sell agreement or a business dissolution agreement when you are just starting out, but it is financially intelligent to think of your exit before you enter into the agreement. [2008] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

Standard techniques of good listening are to pay close attention to what is said, to ask the other party to spell out carefully and clearly exactly what they mean, and to request that ideas be repeated if there is any ambiguity or uncertainty. [1991] - Roger Fisher

The industrialized, processed food that you find in your local grocery store has been acidified, its pH has been lowered, and its micronutrient viability has been significantly reduced. Even cooking some plant-based foods—such as broccoli and zucchini—can strip them of certain antioxidants, such as vitamin C. This is why it’s important to avoid processed foods and replace them with plenty of organic, minimally cooked fruits and vegetables (steaming is my preferred option). I also recommend that whenever you eat eggs, dairy, or meat, it should ideally be organic and come from a grass-fed animal to ensure that your diet is balanced in macronutrients and that you are getting all the micronutrients your body needs. [2017] - Jonathan Aviv