Inspirational
20 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…
Read More20 Second Advisor: Racial Injustice and Hope for a Change
This was written by David Booth, Executive Chairman and Founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors… The murder of George Floyd is the most recent in a long line of injustices against the black community in our country. While reflecting on what our firm can do to help, I came upon something my friend and colleague Bill…
Read More20 Second Advisor: Shift Your Focus
Approximately 1/3 of all annual giving happens in December*. Clearly, there is a deep pull in us to help others around the Holiday season. Act on that and donate money or time to an organization you believe in! Not sure where to start? Answer these questions: What local organizations are doing great stuff in your…
Read More20 Second Advisor: Your Time
Kind of related to the last blog post which challenged us to think about the long term purpose of our money, I challenge you to think about your TIME this holiday season. How are you spending your time each day? Are you allocating it to the things that are most dear and important to you?…
Read More20 Second Advisor: An Overlooked Topic
When it comes to financial planning, I find that a topic that’s often overlooked is generosity. People who have a plan to share some of their hard earned money with others are more fulfilled and satisfied. I believe we all have an inherent desire to help others. We can express this by sharing our time…
Read More20 Second Advisor: Urgent vs. Important
I recently re-read 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. It is a fantastic and timeless book that has the capacity to permanently impact our lives if we apply the principles. In the book, Stephen introduces the concept of the Urgent vs. Important matrix pictured below. Everything we do fits into one of…
Read More20 Second Advisor: Recipe For Change
I read in a book recently that change requires 2 things: We must understand what’s in it for us There has to be proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the benefit to us will actually occur or that we can get there. It’s crazy how true this is in our finances! When people get a…
Read More20 Second Advisor: You Can’t Control the Results
When it comes to your finances and investments, we often say “focus on what you can control.” I’m realizing how much this applies to the rest of life. We can not control the results! We can only control the activities that lead us in a particular direction! When we stop focusing on the results and…
Read More20 Second Advisor: 5 ways to keep your brain sharp
Super agers are seniors who have cognitive abilities comparable to people decades younger. And a growing body of research suggests that we can all boost our odds of joining their ranks by tweaking our daily habits and rethinking our views on aging. Here are a few of them: Exercise regularly- critical to brain health; helps…
Read More20 Second Advisor: 5 Reasons To Give Your Money Away
Giving your money away may feel like jumping off of a cliff! I have found that, after people make the leap, they become happier. Why? Simply put, helping others makes you happy! Think about a time when you helped someone else. Maybe you delivered a meal, picked someone up from the airport, helped a friend…
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