Posts by Randy Fairfax, CFP
How Did You Get There?
photo credit: Unsplash Ernest Hemingway asked this question through a key character in his book “The Sun Also Rises.” The question was: “How did you go bankrupt?” The answer: “Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly.” The response, “gradually then suddenly,” is a great encouragement and a caution to us. It never ceases to amaze how this…
Read MoreOperation London Bridge – What’s Your Plan?
photo credit: Unsplash “Begin with the end in mind.” −Stephen Covey In December 2023, the award-winning Netflix series on Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family, The Crown, ended its run. During a recent break, we found ourselves watching those later episodes of the aging Queen at the time of her Golden Jubilee and, later,…
Read MoreAvoid A Knockout
“You can map out a light plan or a life plan but when action starts it may not go the way you planned, and you’re down to the reflexes you developed in training…” Joe Frazier (American Professional Boxer) A friend shared with me how his son was preparing for a formal boxing match. Beyond…
Read MoreThe Mirror of Erised
In preparation for a trip to Europe with our son and his wife, both big Harry Potter fans, it made sense to watch at least one movie from the series to familiarize myself with the characters. In the first movie, I was fascinated to learn about the Mirror of Erised. Albus Dumbledore (known as the…
Read MoreGemini Cruise on Lake Erie
We enjoyed a wonderful cruise of the Lake Erie Islands on September 28, 2022, with incredible weather and scenery, in addition to our guests. We are sure the Battle of Lake Erie discussion will be treasured by all who participated. It was delightful to spend time with those that could make it; sorry to miss…
Read MoreCrash: Avoid the Most Common Accidents by Planning for Your Takeoff and Landing
Data from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reveal that 76% of aviation accidents occur during takeoff or in the final approach and landing.[i] The greater number by far occur at the end of the flight, during the final approach and landing. Clearly, beginnings and endings are challenging and require sound processes to avoid unexpected…
Read MoreThe Other Shoe to Drop
In the early 1900s, New York City tenement buildings were poorly constructed with thin walls and ceilings and bedrooms stacked on top of one another. As the resident on the floor above you would prepare for bed by taking off his shoes, you would hear one shoe drop to the floor. What would come next?…
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