Inspirational
20 Second Advisor: Hope Is Not a Strategy
I love the hope, optimism, and resilience that was displayed as America rang in the New Year! It’s these characteristics that enable us to rise above many different challenges. That said, things didn’t change overnight, and we don’t know what this year will hold. In meeting with clients, I began thinking about what we can…
Read More20 Second Advisor: Practice Gratitude
It’s Thanksgiving so I can’t help myself. Gratitude is medicine. Gratitude combats entitlement. Gratitude changes our perspective. Here’s how we can practice this week: Take a moment right now and write down 10 things you’re grateful for (I just did) Invite your family, kids, or friends to share 3 things they are grateful for during…
Read More20 Second Advisor: Does working more alleviate your problems?
According to a study from Sleep Junkie, 60% of workers who log 50-59 hours per week reported feeling overworked. More than 75% of those who work 60 hours or more said the same. Time, or not having enough of it, is the heart of the issue for overworked Americans. You may be working more to…
Read More20 Second Advisor: The Outcome Isn’t Important
I recently heard someone say “don’t measure success or failure by the outcome but by the wisdom of your decision that led to that outcome.” Said another way: we can not control the outcome, but we CAN make wise decisions with the information we have available to us. This principle makes perfect sense, but it…
Read More20 Second Advisor: 20 year-old money mistakes
You are in your 20s. Oh the age where you just graduated from college, are starting to earn a paycheck, and living on your own. While the novelty and newfound freedom is fun, make sure to avoid these pitfalls in your 20s: Spending more than you make Using credit cards and not paying them off…
Read More20 Second Advisor: How will the upcoming election impact the market?
On November 3rd, millions of Americans will cast their vote for the next President of the United States. See below for the hypothetical growth of wealth for an investor who put $1 in the S&P 500 Index in January 1926. The chart lays out the political party of the President in office; red denotes a…
Read More20 Second Advisor: The Beauty in Struggle
We learn like crazy when things get hard. We grow when we overcome obstacles. We get stronger when we push beyond our comfort zone. We naturally seek comfort and avoid pain yet we are drawn to the beauty that struggle produces… Diamonds are formed only after intense pressure and heat Butterflies emerge after the strain…
Read More20 Second Advisor: How to improve
Meditate Set goals Read daily Judge less Eat healthy Love yourself Wake up early Start a journal Quit a bad habit Ask for feedback Learn a new skill Believe in yourself Start a new routine Plan a new strategy Learn how to invest Don’t make excuses Stop procrastinating Review your finances IG source: @marketingmentor.in
Read More20 Second Advisor: Pet Peeve About Your Spouse?
When asked what my wife’s pet peeve is about me, she will quickly respond with “he wants to discuss our finances too often!” I THINK I’ve gotten better over the years, but I’ll have to ask again! I came up with a saying that I share with my clients…“In order to make money a non-issue,…
Read More20 Second Advisor: Adopt the Lifestyle
I recently finished a fantastic book about eliminating hurry from your life. In it, the author used an analogy that I loved. Mostly because it had to do with running, but it applies here as well! The author likes to sit on his front porch early in the morning. Nearly every day, the same group…
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