Gil Cates was my godfather. He was also a kind, warm, funny, wonderful human being.

He accomplished a lot (theater and movie director and producer; producer of the Academy Awards; Dean of the School for Theatre, Film and Television at UCLA; and artistic director of the Geffen Playhouse). He was also a great dad, a loving husband, and a best friend to many… including my dad, for the last 60 years.

After attending his memorial last night, I felt moved to share a few words of my own. Continue reading »

A client sent in this success story: “Last night, I asked my Money Honey what I should do to have more of him in my life. He showed up dressed like John Travolta in the Saturday Night Fever white suit. I couldn’t figure out what was going on…but each time I tried to picture him in different clothes-he changed back into the white suit. So-I gave up and let him dress as he pleased…” Continue reading »

One of my readers asked:
“I am really intrigued by the idea of a money honey, but I’m wondering if it will work for someone who doesn’t have an actual positive real-life guy to model it on?”

I videotaped my response: Continue reading »

“Can I bring large sums of money to me? I feel like it’s trickling in, instead of raining like millions and thousands.”

This is one of the Burning Questions that came in from my readers. My answer to the questions: “That depends.” First you have to discover what’s holding you back.

There are four places to look:

1) inner game, primarily your subconscious relationship with money

2) necessary knowledge

3) right action

4) patience and persistence

None of these elements is good enough on its own. I hear from people all the time who’ve seen the Secret and believe all they have to do is think good thoughts to get what they want. Good luck. Continue reading »

I have had to start over so many times in so many aspects of my life, you’d think that ‘Square One’ was my mailing address. I’m sure we at least share the same zip code.

I have been diagnosed – terminal – twice. I like to refer to myself as a “terminal over-achiever.” Because of those chronic health problems, I lost the business I spent nearly a decade building. And then it took every cent I had ever saved just to stay alive. I had to start over financially, from Square One. Continue reading »