Barnaby closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and shouted, "I think... the King’s new taxes are... somewhat ill-advised!" The meter hit 40%.

When your life changes, your math has to change with it. You can’t win a new game using the rulebook from the last one. My finances might look "messier" on a spreadsheet than they did a year ago—there’s more movement, more risk, and more complexity—but for the first time, they are actually working for me.

: Instead of worrying about the things you can't control, focus on what you can. Take action on the aspects of your situation that are within your power to change.

I sat him down on a velvet cushion. "Okay, lesson one. We’re going to practice…