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    A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    ByMichael

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a comedy written by William Shakespeare between 1590 and 1597. It portrays the events surrounding the marriage of Theseus, the Duke of Athens, to Hippolyta. These include the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of six amateur actors (the mechanicals) who are controlled and manipulated by the fairies who inhabit the forest in which most of the play is set. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most popular works for the stage and is widely performed across the world.

    What is our Midsummer Night’s Dream or is it a this a ongoing Nightmare?

    Taken today that same play might be considered Europe or the United States.

    This past Wednesday at Executive Toastmasters, Mark Siegel, DTM gave the week’s inspiration. With his permission, I have incorporated into this week’s blog. Thanks Mark!
    While you are busy celebrating the 4th of July or just taking some time for yourself and your family over the long holiday weekend, I would like for you to take a simple quiz. The rules are easy, answer the questions below taking no more than a few seconds on each question. Be truthful and no using Google!

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    Make an Impact

    ByMichael

    America’s 240th Independence Day will be celebrated on Monday, July 4, 2016. Please celebrate safely with friends and family. The Tannery & Company Team will be celebrating and will return to the office on Tuesday, July 5th at 8:00 AM.

    This past Wednesday at Executive Toastmasters, Mark Siegel, DTM gave the week’s inspiration. With his permission, I have incorporated into this week’s blog. Thanks Mark!
    While you are busy celebrating the 4th of July or just taking some time for yourself and your family over the long holiday weekend, I would like for you to take a simple quiz. The rules are easy, answer the questions below taking no more than a few seconds on each question. Be truthful and no using Google!

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    Your Digital Detox

    ByMichael

    If drinking eight glasses of water a day is good for your body what is the equivalent of this for digitally detoxing your mind?

    Thursday morning in Atlanta, Georgia, I am attending our quarterly business coaching session with Ray Sclafani, CEO and Founder of Clientwise. Of course, I use technology to get my day started. No need for the old fashion wake up call, I set my alarm on my Fitbit to wake me for a morning run before spending a day with a dozen of my peers.

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    Father’s Day 2016

    ByMichael

    Father’s Day – food, fun, and stories told. We take a break this weekend from our Financial Olympian™ conversations to share with you our memories of Dad. We want you to join with us in laughter and memories as we shake the cobwebs off of the past and bring our stories into your present.

    I encourage you to read them all and enjoy making memories with your Dad and your children this weekend.

    Wondering if I will get a book or socks this weekend – Michael

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    Budgets SUCK

    ByMichael

    Budgets SUCK!

    Yes, I think that budgets are the most ill-conceived idea of how to plan for your money on the personal level.

    Why? Very simply – Life Happens

    It is those fortunate or unfortunate turns in life that make budgets incredibly useless. I remember as a child my parents working to have a budget. The idea in the 1960’s called the Envelope System was to cash your paycheck and put the cash into different envelopes for each expense. It still exists today, and just like then it only works if and when you have the self-discipline to not reach into the other envelope and borrow from groceries to pay for entertainment.

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    How Much is Your House Worth? 2016

    ByMichael

    Which is better for you?
    Going to the Doctor when you are sick or going to the Doctor regularly for preventive checkups and maintenance?
    Just like everything else in your life it is always better to be proactive versus reactive. Being proactive in retirement means getting the most from your 401(k) plan retirement plan.
    These are my FIVE Steps for participating in and having a successful 401(k) whether you are a participant or the company administrator/fiduciary.