The pointlessness of ethical investing
Ethical investing is one of those areas where I was totally blinkered. I used to strongly support it and berate myself for not doing it. That shouldn’t have surprised me. In almost every way I’m your normal middle-class Guardian-reading liberal. Making sure that I invest in ethical funds fits as neatly into that demographic as…
Facing fear and losing everything: You’re never gonna keep me down
There are moments that change your life. They are the high peaks of fear and joy that stand out when you look back at the plains and foothills that make up your life. It could be a death. It could be a birth. Changing jobs. Moving home. Meeting ‘the one’…being dumped by ‘the one.’. It…
January 2019 update: Did I undersell my goals?
I’m not one of those people that hates January. For a lot of folks it’s the toughest month of the year. I entirely get that. Heck, my wife totally feels like that. Christmas has gone but the credit card bills have to be paid. The weather’s cold, wet, and generally pretty awful. Everyone seems to…
Easy networking for introverts: 7 tips to network effectively in your own company
I spent a lot of last week in Brussels at a conference. There’s a lot to hate about conferences. Travel, time away from home, unhealthy food, and an unfamiliar bed, to name a few. You know what? I can put up with all of that. The thing that I find hardest is the people. More…
Marginal gains: How I made tiny changes to get richer and remove stress
Is it controversial to say that I’d like my life to be better? Today I’m going to share with you how I used the idea of marginal gains to do just that. What I’m going to share is how doing that had the double benefit of saving me money and time. It’s also about how…
The magical world of prioritisation. How to win promotions and get pay rises the idle way
One of the inescapable facts about adulting is that almost all of us spend the majority of our waking hours at work. Even worse it’s not as if the rest of the time around that is for us to do what we like. We spend the time between waking up and starting work getting ready…
Ringing in the changes and whether to make New Year Resolutions for 2019 (spoiler: I did)
Well that was fun! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the last few weeks and I hope all you had a splendid festive season. Since I put up my last post I have been indulging in everything that Christmas and New Year cliches required. Parties have been hosted and attended. Wine has been mulled, Prosecco has been chilled…
Regrets, I’ve had a few, but then again, too few to mention
We were on the steps of the Sacre Coeur in Paris in the late spring. Night had almost wrapped itself around us and the lights of the city flickered beneath our feet. There was a breeze but enough warmth to hint at the promise of summer. I was sixteen and it was the last night…
The incredible, life-changing power of idleness and how you can use it to achieve Financial Independence
Being idle is a big part of my identity. Should I admit that? Probably not, but it’s true. I really am very idle. But I’m also [whisper it now] not completely unsuccessful in my career. Don’t get me wrong I’m not one of those shooting stars who was destined to be the Fortune 500 CEO…
I just want some more sleep! Why getting a proper night’s rest will speed you to Financial Independence, and make you happier and healthier
Why, Oh Why, Oh Why, Oh Why, do I do it to myself? I know that I’ve got an early meeting tomorrow so, is this the conversation I have with myself? “Hey Caveman. You know what would be a really good idea right now?” “Hey yourself Caveman’s subconscious. No, I don’t know. But speak on…