It’s been a brutal start to the year in some of the major investment markets. We understand this can be very scary. Maybe this will help a little…
I am reading Way of the Warrior Kid series by Jocko Willink with my son, Stevie. I think I might be enjoying it more than he is!
One of the major lessons throughout the series is…”Discipline equals freedom!” Here are a few examples of how that can be applied:
- When you work hard, you can enjoy the freedom to take time off or relax
- Taking care of your body allows you the freedom to enjoy the things that matter most!
- Taking care of your mind / spirit leads to the ability to handle the ups and downs that life throws at you (freedom to rise above your situation).
In each aspect of life, there is some discipline / discomfort required to experience the freedom on the other side.
This applies directly to financial planning / investing when the markets are down like they are! Having the discipline to stick to your plan and investment strategy WHEN things are rough, leads to the freedom of enjoying the destination later!
I don’t mean to downplay the fear some of your are feeling right now. We understand that so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need to talk!