Russ Dalbey's Blog

I come across inspirational words of wisdom all the time. Sometimes, I write them on a dry erase board in my workspace to remind me to stay positive, help me focus on my goals, and to keep me energized.
Here’s a wonderful quote from none other than the great Albert Einstein that I thought you’d [...]

Do you remember the days when Ronald Reagan was president? I do.
One of the things that Reagan was known for was his theory of “trickle-down economics.”
Trickle-down economics is basically a theory that supports a system where there is no significant barrier to the accumulation of wealth by individuals. If the rich people do well, so [...]

Whether you work from your home office or in a cubicle with hundreds of others, there are some very real dangers that can accompany office work.
Working long hours at a desk can wreak havoc on your body. The air you breathe can be hazardous to your health. A hectic traveling schedule can mess [...]

I am a busy guy these days. Work, family, cycling, projects, meetings, new ventures, seminars, workshops, communicating with students and graduates of the Dalbey Education Institute across the globe… I always have twenty (or more, to be honest!) irons in the fire.
The fact is, I like being busy. I’m used to it, and it’s [...]

So much of learning comes from exploring. Education isn’t just about gaining knowledge… it’s opening up your mind with new experiences, seeing new places and meeting different people.
Unfortunately, there are far too many individuals – kids especially – who might not ever have the opportunity to get a fresh perspective.
I was recently [...]

Below is an excerpt from a thought-provoking article by Shaun Boyd about being an employee versus being an entrepreneur. Shaun published this on the website www.lifereboot.com
Take a look. You might find his other articles at lifereboot.com interesting and inspiring as well. This blog is great too: http://www.lifereboot.com/2007/i-wish-i-could-play-piano/
Warmly, Russ
Founder of Winning in the Cash Flow BusinessDalbey [...]

Here’s an easy “math problem” you should calculate: what is your risk-to-confidence ratio?
You might be wondering what I’m talking about. Well, it’s actually a straightforward concept, and it’s something that everyone should take into account when starting their own business… or making any important decision that involves both reward and risk. Let me explain.
The [...]

I am a very lucky man. I count my blessings every day. I have a wonderful family, a happy marriage, and a beautiful son.
I also have a job that gives me profound purpose and pleasure. I love what I do. Having a career that is rewarding and fulfilling is one thing that I’m thankful for [...]

I came across an article about Mexican businessman Carlos Slim. This billionaire plans to use his wealth to contribute a quarter-million laptop computers to Mexico’s children by the end of the year; he plans to donate a whopping one million by 2008. Wow… that’s fantastic!
Slim feels that providing “digital education” to the poor is [...]

Being financially secure is one thing. Being financially savvy is another. And, believe me, you are never too young to learn (or too old!) how to manage your money.
The Today Show recently ran a story that gave financial tips for recent college graduates. The story presented a lot of good advice on how [...]