What Is an Index? Before we get into index funds, let s start with the basics: what s an index? An index is a list of stocks (or other investments) that represent a specific part of the financial market. Think of it as a…
A lot of people ask me: what does it really mean to be an outlaw? Before I bought my place in Bozeman, Montana, I always thought of an outlaw in the traditional sense someone who breaks the law. Think Billy the Kid….
What Is a Target Date Fund? A target date fund (TDF) is a type of mutual fund or ETF designed to simplify retirement investing. You pick the fund that matches your expected retirement year like a Target Date 2050 Fund and the fundÉ
Before there was Teton Gravity Research, before Matchstick Productions, before big-mountain skiing became a marketing term, there was a kid from Gorham, Maine with a camera, a chip on his shoulder, and a soundtrack that didn t sound like anything the…
One of my all-time favorite videos about living true to yourself is “The Art of Defying Gravity”. Glen Plake is five years older than me, and I used to watch him in Greg Stump s films at the State Theatre in PortlandÉ
You ve probably guessed from the illustration above my style leans hard on creative metaphors and analogies. Why? Because that s how I learn fastest. I can absorb new disciplines at a rate that amazes loved ones and, yes, sometimes…
If you ve read much of my stuff, you know I always sign off with Easy does it. Ride or die.What does that really mean? In Stairway to Heaven, Robert Plant sings – “cause you know sometimes words have two meanings.” He was…
Weekends in Montana? They are for chasing adventure then maybe getting a few things done. But in Bozeman, Montana, adventure always comes first. This week…the vampires came in hard… on Wednesday, they pulled a Trojan Horse trick. I fell for it….
My daughter gave me The Creative Act by Rick Rubin during one of the lowest points in my life. I skimmed it at first, but didn t truly dive in until I landed in Bozeman for the ski season on December…
Have you ever had something your worked on for months kicked out from underneath you? I have. In this post, I give you strategies for surviving setbacks, learning from the experiece and coming back stronger… with even more creative fire. They can only stop you if you let them win…
