August 24, 2018

Treasure Your Freedom

In our world, a lot of people take freedom for granted. Many of us consider it a given right. But it’s also a privilege and we don’t always realize or remember how lucky we are.

Every day, we live as free men, enjoy freedom of speech, have access to wealth and have the enviable opportunity to make choices. So, be grateful and appreciate what you have because…

Many Just Don’t Have That Chance

Some of our neighbors, now closer in this shrinking world, will get imprisoned, beaten or even killed because they are different or if they speak their mind. Other fragile people just lost their mind or never seem to get healthy enough. Other honest folks are not fortunate to get their hands on a little money or a decent job.

Freedom is priceless. Appreciate it while you can and before it’s suddenly unexpectedly taken away from you.

August 12, 2018

Portfolio Update August 2018




After a hot streak on the markets followed by a torrid start to the summer weather-wise, we are glad to present you our latest DIY Portfolio update. As usual, you can expect our next update in about 12 weeks, in November 2018.

You can also access our earlier portfolio updates here:


Last time, we talked about many possible opportunities looming. Well, some of them materialized but kind of quickly went away after the markets significantly surged in June. In those circumstances, the end result is often that you will grab some but miss others. We’ll elaborate on a particular one we failed to detect in advance.

August 03, 2018

12-Minute Basics (Revisited)

The 12-Minute Series was originally posted in 2012.

We’ve decided to republish it integrally because we believe it can still help as everyone aspires to make things better.

Let’s hope it stirs up the discussion and stimulates you to change the world 12-Minute at a time!






This article was originally posted on January 12, 2012

Help To Change 

By suggesting simple methods and unique ideas, the 12-Minute Approach will help you implement change and improve.

For exemple, for most people, the optimum concentration period is only 12 minutes. That is, the time they can really focus on a task.