The Paradiem Blog

I try not to be an emotional person, but I must admit it’s not easy. I’ve had to temper how much news I consume because it drives me crazy. As a professional in the investment industry, it’s hard. I don’t … Read More

This is the number one truth I’ve learned in my life. Your legacy, my legacy, is built while we’re living, not after we’re dead. The real question is, what does it mean to build a legacy? Every single day, this … Read More

Most people misunderstand and underestimate what it takes to be an entrepreneur. It’s not about money. It’s about having a vision and a courageous spirit. I remember when I started Paradiem in 2007. It was very clear that I was … Read More

It would be really hard for me to pick out a favorite Switchfoot song. I definitely have a top 10 list, but it would probably be easier for me to categorize the different songs by Switchfoot and say which category … Read More

How do you define the word risk? For me, risk is jumping out of a perfectly good airplane. Twenty-five years ago, I thought risk was asking out the cute brunette, who was on a date with a friend of mine, … Read More

While it is 100% true that I am here to share the story of Paradiem’s Employee Giving Fund (I promise, we are getting there!!), it is important to understand that this is not just the story of Paradiem, but the … Read More

I’m sure we’ve all seen the movies or TV shows where the son or daughter gets a job inside the company, and everyone resists their new role. Every media representation of this scenario I’ve seen, tells a very sad or … Read More

This sounds really morbid, and it’s an awful way to start, but have you ever known anyone who was waiting for their parents or relatives to die in order to receive an inheritance? I hate to say it, but I … Read More

In 2011, Switchfoot released the album Vice Verses. It’s an album full of guitar‑driven music that I absolutely love. The songs from this album have traveled with me through life, and several of them were my training partner for earning … Read More

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