One of my best friends lost his dad this past week. It was very sad, but his dad was an amazing man so it was also filled with celebration and beautiful memories.
It can feel a bit morbid, but I find it helpful to manage my money with life’s brevity in mind. Said another way, life is very short and, to my knowledge, we can’t take any of our wealth with us so let’s let that shape our financial decisions today.
Of course, this doesn’t mean we should be foolish and reckless. But, it might mean…
- Being more generous
- Taking that trip you’ve been putting off
- Investing in family memories vs your investment accounts
- Worrying less
- Saying no to a financial opportunity to maintain margin in your life
There’s something about going to a funeral that helps put money and all of life in the proper context.