Whether locked down/shut-in or not, make time to find your “Ice Cream!” – Notes From My Son
- What do you dream of, what is your ice cream (e.g., What do you have a love, passion/desire or talent for)?
- Is that love/talent/desire a “priority” in your life now; will/should it be?
EXAMPLE: Basic Strategy
- 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).
- 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!)
- 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).
- 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)!
- Yo, that’s just “Common Sense” (eBay Link)
What are three things you can do: Learn, Learn and Learn, Life Long!
- Learn basics-advanced
- Utilize/employee a professional
- 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. )