by Doug Goldstein CFP® | May 8, 2018 | Decision Making, Strategic Thinking
If you want to be a successful investor, your first step is to create and follow realistic financial goals. Why is this important? When people invest without a particular goal in mind, their investments lack focus and they change strategies frequently. A clear goal... Click for more
by Douglas Goldstein | Nov 28, 2017 | Chess Strategies, Podcasts, Strategic Thinking
What helped Susan Polgar win at chess over and over again? She began winning chess at age four, and became the first woman in chess history to achieve the title of grandmaster. Find out what strategy she used to win at chess, and how you can use the same strategy to... Click for more
by Doug Goldstein CFP® | Oct 24, 2017 | Chess Strategies, Strategic Thinking
If you want to boost your financial returns, try applying one of my favorite chess tactics – the chess fork – to managing your money. What is a chess fork, and how does it work? When a chess player forks his opponent, he moves his piece to a strategic square,... Click for more
by Douglas Goldstein | Oct 3, 2017 | Chess Strategies, Podcasts, Strategic Thinking
Do you use a defensive strategy when you play chess or manage your finances? Chess grandmasters use defensive tactics to prevent their opponents from having any chance of successful attack. Listen to this podcast to get tactics you can use to defend your investments,... Click for more
by Doug Goldstein CFP® | Jun 6, 2017 | Chess, Strategic Thinking
Grandmaster Garry Kasparov gave Grandmaster Susan Polgar’s chess team a good tip for dealing with time pressure when he told them, “Always keep ten extra minutes on the clock, or you will end up making rushed decisions.” When you feel pressured by time, it’s easy to... Click for more
by Douglas Goldstein | May 16, 2017 | Decision Making, Podcasts, Strategic Thinking
When playing chess and investing, it’s a good idea to measure your results by looking at performance metrics. But why are metrics important? Find out how measuring performance improves efficiency. If you can measure it, you can improve it! This financial podcast... Click for more
