A SEASON OF SELF-DEVELOPMENT

Whether locked down/shut-in or not, make time to find your “Ice Cream!” – Notes From My Son

  1. What do you dream of, what is your ice cream (e.g., What do you have a love, passion/desire or talent for)?
  2. Is that love/talent/desire a “priority” in your life now; will/should it be?

EXAMPLE: Basic Strategy

  1. if you’re not making enough now, but have an interest, are you learning how you can make more in the near future (Fact: The same old grind will get you the same old dime, as a general rule).
  2. Do you have a personal plan/strategy – in top 5 best sellers on <Your Topic of Interest>. Focus on learning the top similar key topics first! (Fact: Get rich quick schemes typically leave the schemer richer and the schemed poorer: p.s., a scheme may not be a “scam,” but don’t fall for the quick fix. Go for long-term knowledge!)
  3. If you’re not ready to retire, what are you doing to BE READY (Fact: Banks/CC and lenders are multiplying their ROI, while you don’t even understand basic budgeting and finance rules (e.g., “Rule of 78 or Rule of 72” gets you coming and going).       
  4. Have you ever thought of what you’re worth/being paid what your worth or increasing your worth?  (Fact: Self-worth is an inside job first, “as a man thinketh” is real)!
  5. Yo, that’s just “Common Sense” (eBay Link)

What are three things you can do: Learn, Learn and Learn, Life Long! 

  1. Learn basics-advanced
  2. Utilize/employee a professional
  3. And never take you eye off of your investments!

Hint: Education is life long; shouldn’t your money management be the same. especially if that’s how long you want your money to last!

(Disclaimer:  I am not a finance expert, but working as a loan officer and a collector, I know that education is key and reading is fundamental, including the small print. )