Learn how to take losses quickly and cleanly. Don’t expect to be right all the time. If you have made a mistake, cut your losses as quickly as possible.

March 13, 2014
“Do you have a Macy’s credit card?” asked the woman behind the counter. “No,” I replied shaking my head somewhat disdainfully side-to-side. “Who needs another credit card?” I thought. ‘Well, I ask because you can get another 20% off’ continued the woman. “Oh,” I said quietly to myself. “I’m getting 20% off because it’s on sale … and I can...