SSAB - August 6, 2026

McNally Robinson, Morden’s and the Mint. Magically the system that sells bullion goes down the week GOLD and SILVER POP!

Passport photos done! But still waiting for the other paperwork.

Steve Jobs was just a MANAGER! He didn’t code. But, he got people to work together. He got voted out of Apple in the 80’s because he was being a dick, which would later manifest in his next start up NeXT in which he spent LOTS of money… and failed horribly. But he did get a good deal on Pixar.

And what’s this five-legged stool you talked about from your Dad?

1. The farm or main business
2. Another skill
3. Proper insurance for life
4. Off-farm investments (outside-of-job investments)
5. Education Savings for children

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Hope you have a great one!!

00:00 Bullion Glitch Teaser

00:32 Back to China Paperwork

01:03 China Teaching Jobs Pay

03:08 Video Projects Visa Plans

04:41 Hiring Substack Editor

09:06 Uncle Teen Culture Shock

13:53 McNally Lunch Katakana

18:21 Tourtiere Talk Food Fears

21:36 Passport Photos Visa Specs

25:21 Winnipeg Chocolate Run

29:28 Chocolate Gift Strategy

30:09 Canada Exports Talk

30:39 Mint Visit Bust

31:31 Bullion Versus Collectibles

34:33 Storing Metals Reality

36:33 Steve Jobs Manager Lessons

38:49 Jobs Ousted And NeXT

41:49 Five Legged Stool Plan

44:28 Legs One And Two

47:38 Insurance And Investing

50:09 Education Savings And Taxes

55:47 Gifts And Wrap Up