The Paradiem Blog

Life-changing moments. We all have them.  Some are predictable—meeting your spouse, encountering your children for the first time, perhaps even the death of a loved one. Some are completely unpredictable. This is the story of one of those.  A completely … Read More

Have you ever seen a car wreck on the side of the road? How hard is it to not stop and look? We know people give into this temptation, because most of the time, traffic becomes a near standstill. Every … Read More

It’s 4:00 PM on Friday, and you’re about to begin a week‑long vacation. You’ve just finished looking over the financials of the company. Payroll is made, and as you look at where you are versus your targets, you can tell … Read More

I can still remember it. The entire family is together for a holiday meal, and I’m stuck sitting at the little kids’ table. For crying out loud, I’m 12 years old. I’m old enough to sit with the adults. Have … Read More

Ashes from the flames The truth is what remains The truth is what you save From the fire And you fight for what you love Don’t matter if it hurts You find out what it’s worth And you let the … Read More

Ask anyone what they think of stock investing and you get many different answers.  I’ve known experts who believe investing in the stock market is like gambling in Vegas.  I’ve also known professionals who passionately defend owning the best and … Read More

When I was growing up, a job was somewhere you went from 8am to 5pm every day.  The idea was to show up, do your work and go home.  There was rarely any crossover from what was going on at … Read More

Earlier this year, I was getting ready to speak in front of a group.  A colleague of mine came up and made the comment, “I admire your confidence.  I have no idea how you do it.  If that was me, … Read More

In 2016, Switchfoot produced their 10th studio album titled “Where the Light Shines Through.” It is one of my favorite albums they’ve produced in the last few years. The song that became this album’s anthem is called “Live It Well.” … Read More

I wish this wasn’t true but I can’t tell you how many times in casual conversations, or in different articles that I’ve read, I notice statements that seem to indicate investors can’t make money and the odds are stacked against … Read More

As an employer, it’s important to hire the right people and have the right employees working inside of your company. It’s easy to only think of our employees for what they bring to the office on a day‑to‑day basis. What … Read More

When most parents begin thinking about planning for their family, the first thing they typically think of is picking up the phone and calling a professional. When it comes to the work that needs to be done, most planning is … Read More