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LATEST ARTICLES ( 102 )

• Fighting Fear - Part 2

  

  THE.PasT: "FeaR! I gave THE.CoNTeNDeR a few cure balls in THE.PasT for you. I told him what to do and where to do it. Since then he has gone off the rails a bit... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER, FINANCE, LIFE COACH, SOCIETY

• Who Are You?

  

  Who is this guy?THE.FuTuRE: "CoNTeNDeR who are you and what right do you have to talk about real life issues? Are you a qualified life coach, psychologist,... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• The 'Stuck' Generation

  

  Source: jobacle.com I am now at the grand old age of 37. I have been fortunate to receive a good education at a low cost (well I got a small bursary to help... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER, FINANCE, LIFE COACH, SOCIETY

• Feeling Fear - Part 1

  

  THE.FuTuRe: "Hey FeaR! Get over here we need to talk. Contender is getting ahead of himself he needs to feel THE.FeaR! Spar with him for a few rounds – probe hi... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2013 LIFE COACH

• French Living – Quelle Difference?

  

  View of the local Cathedral from our GardenMonsieur l'ail: "Bienvenue la France!"CoNTeNDeR: "ail ail ail what is this guy saying? Can I get some garlic,... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2013 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• CoNTeNDiNG with RiSK

  

  A Risky Move?RISK: "Contender get.in.the.ring.with.me come on let's see what you've got. I am everywhere you have no way of dealing with me. Heck THE.FUTURE... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER, FINANCE, LIFE COACH, SOCIETY

• Happiness in France

  

  THE.PReSeNT: "CoNTeNDeR what are you up to? You have been all talk about this move to France THE.FuTuRe says you haven't got it in you besides FRA?NCE are you... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Financial Independence For The People

  

  This is a follow on from the last post Do The Right Thing - is financial independence the right thing to do considering some of the challenges in the world. Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER, FINANCE, LIFE COACH, SOCIETY

• Do the Right Thing

  

  wikimedia.comIs the Pursuit of Financial Independence Doing the Right Thing?THE PaST: "Go to school then study a degree that makes a difference to the world"THE. Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER, FINANCE, LIFE COACH, SOCIETY

• Financial Independence in a FUBAR Economy

  

  Original Photo by: Kheng Guan TohWelcome Fight Fans well THE.CONTENDER has got himself into a pickle. He is unsure of his next move. THE.FUTURE as ever is not... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER, FINANCE, LIFE COACH, SOCIETY

• You Can't Take It With You

  

  THE.FUTURE: "CONTENDER what is the point in fighting me. I will always be here. You came into this world with nothing and you will leave nothing - FACT! Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER, FINANCE, LIFE COACH, SOCIETY

• Dividend Surprise Part 2

  

  Risky business be careful!After taking a parting blow to the head from CHEAP.SHOT his sparring buddy THE.CONTENDER was dazed and disorientated. Is the right... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER, FINANCE, LIFE COACH, SOCIETY

• Dividend Surprise Part 1

  

  THE FUTURE: "Jobs are being created, resources are abundant and technology is amazing - go out and enjoy yourself - I will look after you!" PLAN.AHEAD: "That... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER, FINANCE, LIFE COACH, SOCIETY

• 10 Happiness Guidelines

  

  Someones Pursuit of Happiness? THE.PAST: "Happiness, snappyness! Remember all of those problems you have had, you will have them again! Losses,... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER, FINANCE, LIFE COACH, SOCIETY

• Downshifting - What Are You Doing?

  

  Downshifting to what ?!**$$£!!GET.A.LIFE: "I hear MUFF is considering getting out of the game. What is he doing? Lack of status, no new shiny toys. You would no... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER, FINANCE, LIFE COACH, SOCIETY

• Project ANGELFISH | Financial Independence and Seeking Happiness

  

  Project Angelfish - Gloves OffTHE.FUTURE: "Take that MUFF!"HYPE.IT.UP: "MUFF has been FLOORED! Can he get up again?"Well, being a full time dad has its little... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER, FINANCE, LIFE COACH, SOCIETY

• Downshifting One Year On

  

  Enjoying Downshifting - Walking on thin ice in the park and life?THE.PAST: "MUFF Why are you boxing so infrequently and why stop for a couple of years in your... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER, FINANCE, LIFE COACH, SOCIETY

• Frugality+Budgeting+Investing+Planning+Hard Work=Financial Independence

  

  Nice shiny stuff - usually very expensive....Exposing the ways of the financially Independent Wealthy SPEND.A.LOT "I'm off shopping it's Saturday after my pay... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER, FINANCE, LIFE COACH, SOCIETY

• Facinating Real World People

  THE.FUTURE: "So you think you have what it takes to survive what I have in store for you? MUFF: "You are so full of it. I have a whole bunch of advisers that... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER, FINANCE, LIFE COACH, SOCIETY

• PERL - Financial Independence and Life Toolkit

  

  PERL - Plan for Early Retirement and Life the toolkitTHE.PAST: "Come on, I am who you are, do what you know best, you don't need to change. Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER, FINANCE, LIFE COACH, SOCIETY