HOW TO MAKE A DECISION
Okay, there are other ways to make decisions too, but I like the decision matrix. I learned this technique 35 years ago and have used it frequently over the year for many decisions. I like it because it gives me a quantitative bases to clarify my thinking. I have here an example of how i [...]
I THINK PEOPLE SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO BUY HEATH INSURANCE!
That may seem like an odd opinion from a conservative. I recognize the constitutional issues and it may not come to pass, but why do I feel this way? First, many people would not buy it unless their employer provided it. I don’t know about other states but do know that in Minnesota that it [...]
BOOK REVIEW FROM LUTHER STUDENT I MET ON LINKEDIN
I met Tyler Zey on the Luther group on Linkedin. He is a remarkable young man who has already started an internet busineess and some blogs. I admire his ambition and entrepreneurship! Check out his site: ChangeJars.com Here is his review of my book: Rob Severson’s “Connecting Peace, Prosperity, and Purpose” is a neatly formed [...]
I HAVE A DREAM! YES, LOTS OF THEM!!
Yes, I dream a lot, hence the name for my blog: “I’ve been thinking” My articles are not based on lots of research, just my experiences in life and work. My hope is that someone will find it some day and find an idea that helps them n their career and life in general. One [...]
DOES REFINANCING UNDERWATER MORTGAGES REALLY SOLVE THE PROBLEM?
I have been reading about the mortgage deals Obama is proposing for folks whose home values are less than their mortgage balances. As I understand it, he wants to get lower rate financing for these folks that are current on their mortgages and would like a lower payment on their loans. I don’t understand how [...]
MORE ADVICE FOR MY KIDS
In today’s world, we have the entitlement mentality, which is based on the belief in redistribution of wealth, or “pooling of wealth” for the common good. This is not a new concept. The early apostles did the same when they started spreading the word about Jesus. They sold their assets, and pooled their money, which [...]
WERE POOR BUT DIDN’T KNOW IT!
I googled on that phrase and got millions of hits! There are books on the subject, famous people quoted, and who knows how many others as I just looked at a few pages. I grew up in the 50′s with parents and relatives who grew up before the depression and survived it when it happened. [...]
Do we need to learn survival skills?
This video is hilarious, but is there some truth in it? Click on the word ‘survival’ below to see the clip! Survival
