Nicole Dieker: Make it clear how to reach you

Simply give the topline takeaway first. If the person wants more or would like you to elaborate on what you’re saying, she’ll ask. If she doesn’t, you’ll get a thank you, after which both of you can move on.

Avoid taking financial cues from people playing a different game than you are.

Few things matter more with money than understanding your own time horizon and not being persuaded by the actions & behaviors of people playing different games than you are. Go out of your way to...

Apply these steps to your life using the goals that you have :

1. When you’re playing a game, you usually start at Level One. You’re a newbie, a beginner, a rookie.
2. Then, as you take certain actions, you accumulate points.
3. Once you have enough points, you move up to the ...