Stop for a moment and think about all of the change that has occurred since we entered this decade less than 2 years ago. Who would have thought the world would be set back on its heels? Several times in the past week I have had conversations about how busy it is for everyone. Everyone…
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The world around us certainly feels this way sometimes. Chaos is everywhere. Division, extremists, violence, and even hate seems to be at the root of headlines 24/7. The only certainty appears to be uncertainty. It’s hard for anyone not to have fear at some level. Even if we were just talking about the politics of…
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Recently one of the coaching groups I take part in sent an email encouraging me too take the time to write out a bucket list. To put my thoughts on the right track, they provided a sample of “101 Things to Do before You Die.” I found it awe inspiring to read the thoughts of…
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Regulations often change and it’s no different with the regulations involving retirement accounts like IRAs, 401(k)s, and 403(b)s among others. Staying up to date on how these changes will affect your retirement accounts and your financial planning in general is an important aspect of maintaining your financial wellness. It may be a good idea to…
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Money Magazine interviewed several successful individuals, asking them about the smartest financial advice they have ever received. Billionaire and founder of the Virgin Group, Richard Branson shared a story about his lack of knowledge in the financial realm and being humble about what you don’t know. Wow! Billionaire Richard Branson! Everyone else in the world…
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You are where you are because you want to be there. Wait…what? Even Zig Ziglar didn’t agree. He shared a story about receiving written directions late one night from a man at a gas station. Thirty minutes down the road, he learned he went the exact opposite direction he intended. He didn’t want to be…
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My dad is known for always asking “Could you, would you, when?” Could you make a change? Would you make the change? When will you do it? I think we have all wanted change in some area of life at some point. Maybe you want change now. Perhaps you are even praying for it. The…
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A dear friend of ours once said, “When chicken feathers are all you have, you have to turn it into chicken soup.” COVID-19 has left us with chicken feathers. For some, it might be the illness itself, the loss of a loved one, finances. For all of us though, there are many things we have…
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This is a quote by Paul Romer, co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2018. In other words, you can either go through it or grow through it. If you have never heard the story of Admiral Jim Stockdale, it needs to be at the top of your quarantine pastime list. This Medal of…
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There is no way around it, but through it. I wrote this down a while back. I cannot remember who said it, but it struck a chord. This is a truth we face many times in life and in many areas of our lives. From loss of a loved one to enduring hardships, it is…
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