Lately, I’ve been thinking about how much good decisions matter—in every part of life, but especially when it comes to personal finance. Why does it matter so much? For one, good decisions compound. Each one creates a stronger foundation for the next, shaping the opportunities we encounter...

Just over ten years ago, Seth Godin wrote the following:  It's tempting to invest time, money and emotion into gaining control over the future. Security guards, written policies, reinforced concrete—there are countless ways we can enforce our control over nature, random events and fellow humans.  The problem is...