The Routine

Things are quickly getting back to normal for me, at least in terms of making the rounds. Yesterday, went to Logan's for lunch and then last night, after the drum clinic (where J-mo won a free drum pedal. hoot hoot!) we went to Hooters, and then when I got back in to Decatur, I went to Applebee's around 10:00 PM. LOL I'll tell you what, it was tough going without sweet tea for 15 days!

When I got home, I began working on the Hawaii photos. The real ones, not the cell phone ones. (just to clarify). You guys are going to love 'em once I finish getting them color corrected and enhanced. There will be a link down there on the left, with the other photos, so keep checking back. It may be early next week before I get them done.

The most amazing thing about the entire Hawaii trip was, I never got on a computer. That's unbelieveable! I didn't really miss it. I did at first, but after a few days, it was like, "Eh, no biggie." I liken it to when I decided to stop the satellite TV service. It was tough at first, but it's been nearly 3 years since I've had satellite TV, and I don't miss it at all. Anyways, point is, when I got back, I had nearly 200 emails in my Inbox, so I'll be responding to those as time permits.

I did read about 3/4 of the book, "The Millionaire Next Door", and learned quite a bit more than I thought I would. Based on numerous conversations I've had with my blog readers and friends, the majority of you are now into Dave Ramsey. The stats he quotes on his show, come from the research presented in this book. I highly recommed it to anyone who is interested in learning the methods of becoming financially independent.

The most interesting thing to me was making the distinction between high-income earners vs. high-net worth individuals. Just because you have a high-income, doesn't mean you are wealthy. Seems obvious, but the data presented in the book details how many millionaires make moderate incomes (say $50,000, which isn't very much) yet have net worths of several million dollars, while high-income earners ($150,000+) don't have any money saved. It truly is amazing. Get the book and read it today!

Sure, money isn't everything, but it's definately in the top 3.

I'm just now getting in from eating lunch at Applebee's. Gonna play the guitar for a bit and chill before heading to Nashville in a few hours.