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Generation X is weird. These 42-57 year-olds are so strange it presents golden opportunities. Here are 10 mind hacks to use with Gen X:

I swear I was thinking yesterday: “What if we started selling citizenship to retire the national debt?” At 5 million a pop, we need to sell 7 million of them to zero out the debt. I love the idea.

I asked my lawyer once why he liked me as a client. He said, “Because you pay your bills.” Me: “But I pay late sometimes!” He said, “Dude, 40% of my bills never get paid.” Me: “Whoa.” Lesson: Don't pay your lawyers.

1) Go to VRBO / Airbnb 2) Find a rental you like. 3) Identify the property manager firm in listing 4) Google firm name 5) Book property on their website 6) Save $400 Every. Single. Time.

1) Go to VRBO / Airbnb 2) Find a rental you like. 3) Identify the property manager firm in listing 4) Google firm name 5) Book property on their website 6) Save $400 Every. Single. Time.

1) Go to VRBO / Airbnb 2) Find a rental you like. 3) Identify the property manager firm in listing 4) Google firm name 5) Book property on their website 6) Save $400 Every. Single. Time.

I’ve interviewed and managed over 2,000 people. Here are my 55 contrarian observations about humans. A thread... (1/x)

Something still blows my mind is the Dutch East India Company became the biggest business in human history communicating solely via letters that took 4 months to deliver (if the ship didn’t sink).

An old timer at my first job told me: “Never take 2-week vacations. Everyone just saves work for your return. Make it 3 weeks or more so they just take care of things without you.”

If you die, you’ll be glad you did this.

I asked my lawyer once why he liked me as a client. He said, “Because you pay your bills.” Me: “But I pay late sometimes!” He said, “Dude, 40% of my bills never get paid.” Me: “Whoa.” Lesson: Don't pay your lawyers.

Stop whatever you are doing and buy land here.

I considered moving out of the USA. After some research, I realized leaving is stupid. There is no chance the USA will stop being the global superpower. And the best country for opportunity. The reason surprised me: ⬇️

I considered moving out of the USA. After some research, I realized leaving is stupid. There is no chance the USA will stop being the global superpower. And the best country for opportunity. The reason surprised me: ⬇️

I know people hate this fact but: There's a strong correlation between accomplished people and how quickly they respond to email.

Revenge is a dish best-served cold.

I swear I was thinking yesterday: “What if we started selling citizenship to retire the national debt?” At 5 million a pop, we need to sell 7 million of them to zero out the debt. I love the idea.

Generation X is weird. These 42-57 year-olds are so strange it presents golden opportunities. Here are 10 mind hacks to use with Gen X:

Stop whatever you are doing and buy land here.

I considered moving out of the USA. After some research, I realized leaving is stupid. There is no chance the USA will stop being the global superpower. And the best country for opportunity. The reason surprised me: ⬇️

Here is my plan to repurpose obsolete malls: Bulldoze them and build high-density housing.

I considered moving out of the USA. After some research, I realized leaving is stupid. There is no chance the USA will stop being the global superpower. And the best country for opportunity. The reason surprised me: ⬇️

I considered moving out of the USA. After some research, I realized leaving is stupid. There is no chance the USA will stop being the global superpower. And the best country for opportunity. The reason surprised me: ⬇️

Fun parlor trick When you're with a group of adults of the same age, ask "What is the defining event of your generation?" You'll be shocked how they give the same answer. For Gen X, it's the Challenger disaster in 1986.

Every bankrupt person I know has owned a boat.

Just spent a month in Kansas City. The 3 weirdest things: 1) Everyone is super nice—almost to the point of feeling off. Example: I'm in a gas station on the wrong side of town. Another customer who is 6'6", 250 lbs, and has face tattoos walks over and says, "Hi sir, they have a sale on Gatorade you might want to check out." 2) Nobody has a favorite BBQ place. They like them all equally but have favorite items at each one. "Oh, I like the fries at KC Joe's and the brisket at..." 3) Everyone dresses like a tourist. Go out on a random Tuesday, and everyone will have a "Kansas City" t-shirt on it. Entire stores are devoted to city merchandise. It's nuts. Overall, great place. What did I miss?

Here is my plan to repurpose obsolete malls: Bulldoze them and build high-density housing.

Now is a turbulent time in our economy. My eldest son is about to go to college. He asked me what careers to pursue, and what to avoid. Here’s what I told him:

You people driving luxury cars are crazy. Me? I drive a $15k 2017 Subaru Outback with 70,000 miles. Features: * Solid as a rock * Just as good as your luxury ride * No worry about dents or scratches * No insurance premiums * My friends call it a "soccer mom" car Check. Mate.

I can tell you quickly why Southwest Airlines is struggling. Nonstop from San Antonio to Phoenix in August. Southwest: $278 a person. American: $276 a person. If you're going to be discount airline, you have to offer a discount.

Google Meet is objectively better than Zoom now. By a mile.

I considered moving out of the USA. After some research, I realized leaving is stupid. There is no chance the USA will stop being the global superpower. And the best country for opportunity. The reason surprised me: ⬇️