by TJ van Gerven | Feb 3, 2021 | Thoughts
Everyone you look up to is still a work-in-progress and is always refining who they are. Growing up, I envisioned a world where there was (at a minimum) a group of “adults” who had it all figured out. The truth is, no one does. No matter how wealthy or...
by TJ van Gerven | Jan 19, 2021 | Thoughts
“All the benefits in life come from compound interest — money, relationships, habits — anything of importance.” – Naval. To thrive as a Solopreneur, you must first survive. To survive: — Create a margin of safety — Understand your runway— Prioritize longevity as...
by TJ van Gerven | Dec 19, 2020 | Thoughts
Let’s get it out of the way and start with the disclaimer that personal finance is always personal and that this isn’t advice. ? In this post, I’ll explain how I think about and manage my personal finances based on where I’m currently at in...
by TJ van Gerven | Dec 14, 2020 | Thoughts
Most people think they want more money but what they really want is more freedom. Freedom to say no to things they don’t want to do. Freedom to do the things they want to do when they want to do them. Achieving financial independence in the traditional sense is...