I have been reading a few sites regarding wealth creation, among other things, such as ZenHabits, Get Rich Slowly and others. It seems to me that they all have a 'richest man in the graveyard' mentality. Save every cent you can, just so you have it. I think its ultra important to listen to this advice, especially if you have debt problems, or problems controlling spending.
My Top Tips:
Learn to communicate. A lot of the problems I see or encounter come about through a lack of communication. Either people are afraid to say what they mean or they just start talking with out thinking about what it is they are trying to convey.
Drink Green Tea: Take a look at some of these benefits (Although I'm sure they can be contested, the potential benefits make it worth it)
- Anti Cancer Properties.
- Increases Metabolic Rate (Have it right before working out for maximum calorie burn).
- Possible anti -diabetes effect.
- Boosts immune system & mental alertness.
- Lowers chances of cognitive impairment.
- Lowers stress hormone levels.
Random Updates:
Its pretty much confirmed by now that I am the worlds greatest salsa dancer, ever.
Sickness has reigned supreme for the last week, which has its advantage i suppose, can't go out, can't spend money (Although this month for the first in ages ill come in under budget).
Caught in the Web:
This article deserves a read. It sums up why people in Australia are turning to torrents to download thier tv shows, rather than watch them on tv. Basically people hear about shows and want to see them, the networks buy the shows, but will not put them on then because Americas rating season is our off season, so they hold onto them and then when they do show them it is sporadic at best, filled out with recap episodes. I think it is summed up best with the quote:
How many people do you know with DVD box sets of Arrested Development, Firefly, The Sopranos, or Lost? Ok, now how many of those people discovered these shows via television or via the Internet?Although I would replace Lost with say the West Wing, because Lost got excellent (although poorely delayed) coverage on Australian broadcast tv.
This is a wierd game that is strangely addictive.
Self Improvement Link of the week:
I haven't had a chance to look at it indepth but Investopedia looks pretty good, it even has tutorials, which are more valuable than money. They cover a lot of stuff that should be taught at high school to everyone.
Review:
The final episode of the Sopranos aired this week. It was controversial in that it elicited a huge, dividing response from fans. Some people love it, some hate it. To discuss it involves spoilers so if you haven't seen it and care stop reading.
The episodes starts with Tony still hiding out (last episode New York declared a war with his family). He tries to find out where the New York boss is hiding by contacting a friend in the FBI. He manages to set up a meeting with the acting boss, who agrees to let Tony kill the boss, which will put an end to the hostility between the families. Tony also meets with his uncle, and tries to council him, but realises that he has lost his mind completely. When the boss is taken out, Tony is able to move back home, where he sets things right with both his families. The final scene (which generated the controversy), showed Tony, his wife, daughter and son sitting down in a diner, having a dinner. There is a sense of dread as indictments loom over Tony, and there are several characters shown acting in a suspicious way. The series ends with a fade to black, and ten seconds of the black screen.
My Opinion of the end: It was perfect. The Sopranos often left things hanging, because not everything in life can be wrapped up neatly. It allowed the viewer to project what ever ending they wanted, Tony was arrested, shot, lived happily ever after. I think that it was not the end many people wanted, it was unlike Goodfellas or the Godfather where every wrong is righted and all is fixed. It was more human though.
Don't listen to those who say 'It was crap', unless they offer a definitive reason, ignore them. They would only be happy if Tony killed all of the New York family, went back in time and saved his family (Sil, Bobby etc) only for them all to be killed by the russian from 'Pine Barrens'.
As AJ said in the final episode "Focus on the good times".
Babe of the day:
Adriana Lima
