The basic tenets of supply and demand apply to more than just prices, but rather extends to how we value things. When life is good, supply is plentiful, and resources become cheap – we might become wasteful because we have the luxury of knowing there’s more where that came from. Conversely, the same can be true when supplies are scarce. Think back to the beginning of the pandemic, when toilet paper was a coveted item and people paid a premium just to get a few rolls. It’s only natural to Read on...
Ladies, First!
A little more than two months before my due date, panic set in. Though I had much experience as an aunt and babysitter, and in spite of my life-long fantasies of motherhood, the moment was quickly approaching where my life would change forever. Change, even joyous change, can be terrifying. In my case, a difficult twin pregnancy kept very dire possibilities hanging in the balance. My husband was eerily calm; if I didn't know better I would have thought he was medicated. I spoke to my Read on...
Shoot the Inner, Sitting Duck
My last post, "Nailing Financial Predators," may have left some feeling like an easy mark. But what if we could take our six natural human responses to persuasion and make them work in our favor? Well, we can. Here are some ideas on how to proactively take charge and shoot that inner, sitting duck: 1. Authority - If we respond to the perception that someone has expertise or power over us, it's best to make sure that that reverence is actually warranted before heeding their advice. Read on...