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Nicolino Inner circle 2893 Posts |
Don't want to sound cynical either but is it really shocking news to learn that Knepper can't do his meditation work any longer without his guitar??
To me.... not.
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Stunninger Inner circle 2819 Posts |
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On Dec 9, 2015, Robb wrote: Indeed. There are some well known mentalists who have other established careers, and mentalism is a passion and a form of supplemental income. Barrie Richardson was a university professor, as was Marc Salem. For those who perform mentalism as their primary source of income, from what I have heard, it's not necessarily as lucrative as some think, especially later in life when the performances are not as regular as they once were. Some will say, it's not what you make, it's what you keep. And of course there is truth to that. We've all heard stories of famous celebrities who made tens of millions or hundreds of millions of dollars, only to squander it all and end up broke. The flip is true as well. I once read a story of a custodian who left millions to charity. People who knew him were shocked to learn he was so wealthy, as he never made a lot of money. But he was very frugal, saved and invested over decades and ended up with a big pile of cash, which he utlimately left to do good and help others. I feel genuinely sorry for anyone who is robbed. But homeowner's or renter's insurance is pretty affordable. |
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magicandsoul Loyal user 263 Posts |
I'm without speech.
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IAIN Eternal Order england 18807 Posts |
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On Dec 10, 2015, magicandsoul wrote: Have you considered asking for donations?
I've asked to be banned
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robwar0100 Inner circle Buy me some newspapers.Purchase for me 1 Gazette and 1747 Posts |
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On Dec 9, 2015, Robb wrote: Robb, As I have been reading this post, I thought about this. How many times do we hear about one of our heroes in magic/mentalism suffer a tragedy and they do not have the financial wherewithal to deal with it. Sometimes this is because of an illness or a death and there is not enough money in the family to cover medical expenses or funeral arrangements. Someone recently recommended a book to read: Show Business is Two Words. No pun intended, but people in our business need to understand a thing or two about business. My wife and I are live on two modest incomes. We are not the 1 percent, but we are not the bottom 50, either. Every month, we put aside money for property taxes, unexpected household emergencies, vacations, etc. We have an emergency fund for emergencies. We do not live beyond our means, and we try as much as possible not to incur new debt. Because of our financial discipline (more credit goes to my wife on this), we have been able to withstand emergencies over the years, like the one year we needed a new $3,000 roof and $3,000 in car repairs. All of it was paid for in cash (thankfully, they all did not happen at the same time). What helped us was taking part in Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University class which was offered by a local church. I remember when Rachel Colombini was having her health issues, she and Aldo offered customers steep discounts to generate revenue. Generally creative people are not the best at mundane, tedious tasks, like keeping a budget, which is why I am so grateful for my wife. However, if we are going to remain in this business, we need to know business. Bobby
"My definition of chance is my hands on the wheel," Greg Long.
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BCE Loyal user 280 Posts |
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On Dec 11, 2015, robwar0100 wrote: Much of Ramsey's "advice" is unrealistic, particularly for those who are already having to sell stuff and find creative ways to make ends meet. I don't know how a guy who buys and sells real estate like baseball cards can begin to know what it's like, but it's not as simple as beans and rice. All it takes is one emergency - then another - to wipe away that 'emergency fund' and then it takes years to get to another 'Baby Step,' only for another emergency to hit. Not a fan of that guy. At all. (And I do limit my spending on magic, and I don't have Netflix or stuff like that - I get all my DVD's from the library.) |
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ALEXANDRE Inner circle 3024 Posts |
Kenton Knepper aside, I think too many people are accustomed to just asking for money for everything nowadays. Here in South Florida I see kids (with their coaches) begging for money at stop lights so they can go on some sports competition trip, they don't even bother holding a car wash anymore. In my opinion Kickstarter has gotten out of hand with people asking for money, totally understandable in some instances, but go take a look over there ... it's gotten out of hand in my opinion, lazy.
I think it's just what we're used to now, so when things happen, people ask. Why not? Everyone is asking, right? Going back to Kenton, being robbed stinks. I'm sure the man and his family feel terrible, violated. He was clear about his family being safe and about the items he lost that keep him from doing some of his work. He was clear and I believe honest about what happened to him. If you want to help the guy out, great! Giving feels good! If you don't think you want to help him recover his computer or his guitar or whatever, then don't give him anything. We are all here on earth to help others; what on earth the others are here for I don't know. W. H. Auden “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” Charles Dickens Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them. Dalai Lama
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Atlas Inner circle 3103 1277 Posts |
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On Dec 11, 2015, BCE wrote: The best advice I can give here relates to something economists refer to as a person's 'Marginal Propensity to Consume'. Essentially, this is a tendency to consume extra money you're given. The idea is that if you have enough wages to make ends meet, you're doing okay. When you're given a raise, there is a tendency not to take that extra money and save it, instead, it is often leveraged via credit cards ten or more times over, based upon your marginal propensity to consume. So, for instance, if I get an extra $150 per month in a raise, I may buy a new car, and use that monthly increase to cover my new payment. I might feel good about this because I've got a new car and I feel like I'm doing well - but in point of fact, not only have I NOT kept any of that extra money each month, but I've also assumed more debt - up to seven years worth, all because of my marginal propensity to consume. My raise did not lead to more prosperity as it ought to have. Instead, it lead to a LOT more indebtedness. If there is one point of advice that I constantly give and that I really believe in - it is to take the extra money that you inevitably get over time and put it to work for you. Don't consume it if you can help it, and NEVER leverage it to incur more debt. If you curb your marginal propensity to consume, it becomes a keystone of your success as time and inflation become your partner. I hope that makes sense. Best, Atlas |
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robwar0100 Inner circle Buy me some newspapers.Purchase for me 1 Gazette and 1747 Posts |
Nice, Atlas. Well said.
Bobby
"My definition of chance is my hands on the wheel," Greg Long.
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sjdavison Inner circle Surrey, UK 1379 Posts |
I'm sorry to hear what's happened. And to be pedantic, it's a burglary, not robbery.
That said, I'd love a MacBook but have to spend on essentials with a family to feed on one salary. It's terrible when these crimes are committed, however unfortunately these things happen to thousands of people everyday. And there are some genuinely needy people in the world who are starving and suffering, harsh to say but I feel they may be more deserving. Just saying. Simon |
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The Mysterious One Veteran user 384 Posts |
My heart goes out to anyone that has been burglarized or robbed. About Atlas' comment, well said sir. Adopting Dave Ramsey's philosophy seven years ago about debt have changed my life. First, the credit cards disappeared, the car payment, the student loan to a top 10 school, a huge chunk of my home loan disappeared through applied discipline and sacrifice. Being almost 100% debt free (including the house) is very freeing. It is possible of all of us but it takes tons of sacrifice. Debt is the enemy of creativity and living one's dream. I remembered getting laughed at by a friend of mine. He lived in a huge home despite being single, drove the latest full loaded truck (I am in Texas), and ate out every day during our lunch break. He would tease me relentlessly about bringing lunch, driving a 10 year old car, etc. Yet, that was my plan to spend the money investing in my dream while trying to change the mistakes of my financial past. Fast forward years later, he was speechless when I left corporate a year ago. I live a very modest life, able to quit the corporate job to avoid having a heart attack. I am convinced that if I was trapped like many of the people I worked with, I would be dead in three years due to a heart attack. In America, a lot of people love and expect instant gratification. Thus, that is why credit cards are used so often since it is sometimes painful to live within a budget and save up the old fashion way. I am not special. I have those urges as well, but I remember that debt kills dreams and enslaves people. Being the great-great grandson of slaves, I fully embrace my freedoms and don't want to be indebted to anyone. Debt, in my extreme view, inhibits one from an important aspect of freedom: financial.
I am not saying that is Kenton's case. I wish him the best. I have heard stories of others going through tremendous loss and overcoming it. I remember Jimmy Fingers talked about his whole act being stolen from his car after a divorce. Yet, it seemed like he grew from that experience and overcame the challenges. I wish the best for him in all of his endeavors. I am still learning the business of show. I am always improving but now I am paying more attention to the best ways to grow one's clientele than the best way to make a card rise to the top of a deck. |
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robwar0100 Inner circle Buy me some newspapers.Purchase for me 1 Gazette and 1747 Posts |
Good for you, Mysterious One.
Bobby
"My definition of chance is my hands on the wheel," Greg Long.
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The Mysterious One Veteran user 384 Posts |
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On Dec 16, 2015, robwar0100 wrote: Bobby, Kudos to you as well. I am glad that you and your wife are living the Financial Peace principles. It is a really great course. I have had the pleasure of taking it several times to drive those principles through that thick skull of mine. Wishing you the best.... |
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DynaMix Inner circle 1148 Posts |
Awesome, awesome post mysterious one. Good for you!
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WDavis Inner circle 1276 Posts |
The best starting point for people to learn financial management for a person or family is:
"The Richest Man in Babylon" This book's author is the father to modern money management. And teaches the core lessons in simple parables that are easy to remember and relate to. Plus it's $7 for it new or $0.50 at a goodwill/library book sale. |
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The Mysterious One Veteran user 384 Posts |
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On Dec 22, 2015, DynaMix wrote: I know I am responding late but thanks DynaMix. |
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TonyB2009 Inner circle 5006 Posts |
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On Dec 9, 2015, Robb wrote: The creators are not legendary, or well known. They are known in a very limited circle. The money is in performing, not in creating. And if the creators were capable of performing at a high level, they would be. Some, like Bob Cassidy and a number of others, can do both. But if you are just a creator you will not be rich. No disrespect to them, but that is the reality.
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