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The Happiness Equation
Most scientific laws can be expressed in concise mathematical equations such as Einstein’s E=mc2. These equations underpin universal laws which describe how the physical universe functions in a predictable and repeatable way. The speed of light is constant. The planets circle the sun in stable orbits. Magnetic needles always point north. Energy is [...]
The Morality of Money Lending
Moneylenders have always had an image problem. In biblical times, “usury” (money lending at high interest rates) was viewed as an inherently evil activity and Thomas Aquinas condemned it. Dante Alighieri relegated moneylenders to the seventh circle of Hell with blasphemers and perverts in his epic poem, Inferno. And Martin Luther and John [...]
The Endurance Athlete in all of us
I believe that taking adequate holiday breaks is an essential part of maintaining optimal performance and good health in both work and play. Let me explain: Life is busy. After we leave school, we spend forty years or more building our careers, often in roles that involve long hours and carry responsibilities that [...]
Counter Intuitive Thinking
Here’s the thing I’ve long argued: The solutions to our problems are often counter-intuitive. The right course of action can be the exact opposite of what we initially thought. The best answer or explanation can challenge our gut instinct and require us to embrace that which does not come naturally and/or defies our [...]
Money makes the world go around
Money makes the world go around, or so the song says. The world as we know it would not function without money. Money is an essential human creation and everyone uses it. Money has a powerful influence on our lives and we have an emotional connection to it. Money keeps us awake at [...]
Personal Debt
With Australians spending an estimated $65billion on Christmas shopping in December 2023, some consumers were not able to pay off their credit card and or buy now pay later finance when they become due in late January or February 2024. Some have sadly declared bankruptcy, which is the theme of this months’ Viewpoint. [...]