Code of the West

Cowboy etiquette was never about politeness for its own sake. It was about trust, respect, and survival. These seven unwritten rules of the West reveal how manners, loyalty, and integrity shaped cowboy life and still offer guidance worth carrying forward today.

What makes a cowboy? It’s more than boots, hats, or riding the open range. This post dives into the values and unwavering spirit that define the cowboy way of life, revealing the character, traditions, and timeless code behind this icon of the American West.

Discover the timeless principles of the Code of the West, embodying cowboy ethics, integrity, and self-reliance. Explore how these values shaped the American West and continue to inspire a life of honor and hard work today.

I got to thinking the other day about the people in my personal and professional life who are an absolute necessity for me to get my job done. Is it my since-retired assistant Barbara, affectionately nicknamed “Berber,” with her pleasant demeanor and can-do attitude? Perhaps it’s the …

To “ride for the brand” means more than loyalty—it’s a cowboy’s promise of dedication, pride, and teamwork. Discover how this timeless code shaped the American West and inspires commitment, hard work, and authenticity in today’s world.

It’s that time of year again for those of us in the accounting business, with increased business activity from an improving economy, the demands of client service, the implementation of new accounting guidance for auditors, and our tax brethren digesting all the aspects of the new Tax …

Thanks for joining me on this journey through the intersection of the cowboy way of life, the American West, the global capital markets, and my constant personal journey to be the best person I can be.  We’ll talk about the code of the cowboy (and …