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If you need a cheat day, you’re doing it wrong. Working 50 weeks of the year to get a couple weeks vacation is a terrible deal. Once you realize that fact, you can design your ideal life. A life that you would never want to escape from. Take your dream scenario and work backwards. Build assets that pay you passively. Find work that feels like play. Or a combination of both. No one can tell you what that looks like. You’ll need to dig deep to design your dream. Then take steps to get you there. If you don’t know what you want, keep trying new things until you find what you love. In any case, a solid financial foundation is a wonderful start. Inspiration from Maurice Philogene’s post yesterday. Link to his post in the comments. ————————————————————————— 👋 Hi! I’m Mike, a pharmacist with a passion for financial wellness. If you enjoy content on how to protect and grow your money, please like, share and connect. #pharmacists #personalfinance #money #investing #intentionalliving P.s. I’d love to hear what your ideal life looks like.

How do you feed your soul and your family? How, in the face of all your responsibilities, do you create something new in your life that fills you from the inside? The pressure of providing takes priority. It has to. There are bills, mortgages, tuition, and retirement to think of. All true and a part of life. However, what's best for your family? Showing up late to dinner, missing games and recitals so you can secure the next rung on the corporate ladder and move up a class in the car you drive? Believing that being in the same room with your spouse and kids while you're staring at your phone answering emails counts as quality time? Feeling empty inside, and all the behaviors you exhibit to try and fill that emptiness? Or ✅ Being grateful for what you have? ✅ Setting healthy boundaries at work? ✅ Stepping into your full potential and being the best version of yourself? When you set boundaries, know enough is enough, and embark on the journey of fulfilling your unfulfilled dreams, you step into your full potential. You create a rich life with purpose, meaning, and fulfillment. You become the best version of yourself. Feeding your soul and meeting your financial obligations aren't mutually exclusive. It's not one or the other. Both can exist on the same plane and to live a life of harmony, they must. ✅ Reinvention Reframe: The question isn't, "How do I feed my soul and my family?" It's, "What happens if I don't feed my soul?" Join the "The Art of Reinvention" newsletter. The link is at the top of the post. #reinvention #midlife #purpose

I had just returned from a rejuvenating trip to the mountains when I met up with a friend who was visiting town. During our conversation, I shared how much I needed the break due to the burnout I had been feeling. This led us into a fascinating discussion about two books she recently read: "The Laws of Human Nature" by Robert Greene and "Die with Zero" by Bill Perkins. The first book gives a deeper understanding of the motivation driving human behavior. Robert Greene emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, understanding others' true intentions, and recognizing our own biases. This book encourages us to explore the 'why' behind our actions, fostering empathy and strategic thinking in our interactions. On the other hand, "Die with Zero" offers a refreshing perspective on financial planning. Bill Perkins advocates for maximizing life experiences rather than accumulating wealth for its own sake. His philosophy centers on spending money to create joyful and lasting memories, balancing work and leisure, using time wisely, investing in relationships, and planning to die with zero to fully enjoy life. Our conversation made me reflect on the delicate trade-off we all face: saving money to build wealth versus prioritizing experiences, even if it means leaving less for our offspring. My friend's insights from these books highlighted the importance of understanding our motivations, striking a balance between enjoying life now and being financially responsible, and ensuring that our time and resources are spent on what truly matters. Meeting her and hearing about these books has inspired me to reconsider how I approach my own journey, aiming for a richer balance of experiences and thoughtful provision for the future. It's a reminder to live a life full of purpose and joy, making the most of the time we have. Srishti Singh

Whether you are retired and feeling stuck or are someone younger simply feeling a bit lost, this article offers some good ideas backed by research.

People have a funny way of measuring themselves that ensures sustained UN-happiness.. What is it? We measure and compare ourselves in areas where we struggle the most.. .. while overlooking where we flourish. For example, if you’re going through a tough financial time.. You compare yourself to others' financial success instead of appreciating your strong relationships and good health. Can you relate? Notice when you do it.. Instead, look at your life holistically. Notice and focus on the areas where you are thriving.. .. and feel gratitude.

If you're familiar with my content, you've probably noticed me discussing Y.O.P.E. Y.O.P.E. is an acronym for Your Personal Optimal Economy, and it represents the idea that all aspects of your life are intertwined, collectively contributing to your most desired life. This includes: 💵Finances 🧠Mental Health 🏃Physical Health 🌟Everything else in your life that you consider important At Bennett Financial, our mission is to help our clients reach that optimal position in their financial health, ensuring all these elements work harmoniously. True financial well being goes beyond numbers; it involves creating a balance that supports your overall life.

🔱 GOOD MORNING from Santa Rosa Beach Florida!! You and I don't have time for excuses! → If you are like me you want better, however you not exactly clear on how to achieve it. → You realize and are NOW not willing to settle. **Celebrate that new level of commitment. Stay in that energy. Don’t worry about the ‘HOW’ for the moment( time enough for that later). Focus on your ‘why’ ^Why do want more control of your time and resources? ^Why do want time-freedom to spend it with the most important people in your life? ^Why do you want to create more impact and purpose in your life? AND The important ‘why’. WHY NOT ME?? I know part of you wants to say those things aren’t important and say “NO” I’lljust settle! That’s fear talking. Have you said the following; → "I don't have the time" → "Now isn't the best time" → "I'd rather not spend the money." You're not telling ME no. You're telling YOURSELF no! ^Here’s a tough question, Are you ready to stop settling for “ok” or “average” or even the big lie that First Responders are supposed to be poor, live paycheck to paycheck? Folks time is flying by! It's another year gone by with the same stuff. → "I'll make a change this year." → "I'll do something about it this time." → "It's not going to be the same was it was before." And yet here you are: → Buying the car that you don't need → Wasting cash on these "things" → Not investing in yourself The excuses are piling up. And every excuse you generate makes it that much harder to act. Don't wait until you: → Get hurt or Lose your job → Empty your bank account → Hit the absolute rock bottom Before you decide to: → Get clear on what you want → Come up with a strategy to get there → Work with someone who can help you execute I am a coach. This is what I do. This is what WE do. The next move is yours. Will you make it? Maybe it’s time for you and I to have a great conversation. #wealthyservant #firstresponders #financialfreedom

Don't ignore "orchestrated serendipity" moments. I was in a coffee shop this morning to heal from the "home is a prison" feeling that came with spending almost 24x7 in it this past week. By "chance", a former colleague whom I respect for his business savvy stopped by my table to say hi. It's happened a time or two before, but it's not a regular thing. This time was different; not a quick "how ya' doing?" moment that usually occurs when two distracted acquaintances happen to run into each other in the wild. Instead we had a long conversation about the chaos of the modern real estate world and about what this new year may hold. He wove a tapestry of optimism depicting the possibility of a comeback year; the start of a long, bullish run. I've been questioning lately if a return to real estate is a viable employment fallback strategy. Would it just be going from a no income situation to an almost no income situation? Was the safety net full of holes big enough for me to fall through? Orchestrated serendipity: an unexpected and beneficial development of human events purposefully set in motion by something Higher. This morning was an unplanned, beneficial event that I'm positive was above pure chance. I needed renewed confidence in the safety net, and God delivered. Pay attention to serendipity moments. They don't always happen by chance. #thoughtsfromtheunemploymentline

Hey everyone! 🌟 Exciting news - my new blog post is live on my website, and it's all about the power of making better decisions upstream. Have you ever felt like you're cruising through life, only to realize you're headed for a waterfall of consequences? 🌊 It's time to grab the oars and steer your boat towards smoother waters! 🛶 In this post, we explore how seemingly small decisions can have significant downstream effects on our health, finances, and relationships. 💡 From that extra slice of pizza to neglecting bills or avoiding important conversations, every choice matters. 💪 It's about taking proactive steps to create a life you love and avoid unnecessary stress and regrets. ❤️ Join me in embracing the mantra of "prevention is better than cure" and start making conscious decisions upstream today. 🌿 Let's choose health, financial stability, and meaningful connections over short-term indulgences and avoidance. 🌟 What area of your life will you commit to improving today? Share your thoughts in the comments below and let's support each other on this journey of intentional living! 🌈 Together, we can navigate life's currents with purpose and positivity. https://lnkd.in/emmS6ttC With Love and Positivity, Kylee x 💖 #UpstreamDecisions #IntentionalLiving #ChooseWisely #ThrivingFuture #PersonalGrowth

Golden Cage…   I was not familiar with this term until recently when I read an article on LinkedIn and it got me thinking... You may be aware by now that I often talk about the importance of having a life plan, and what frustrates me is that lots of people that I bump into have a ‘great life’ right now but have no real plan, and if the music were to stop where would they be? Now, perhaps you are an employee of a company, you love the work, you love your boss and you love the culture. The company loves you too - you keep getting promotions over the years, and you take pride in your length of service.   But for the past few years you have reached a plateau in your career and there is no more scope to grow within the company. You are fine with that though because you are paid very well, you know everyone in the company and there has been no reason to look for another job. If this sounds like you then beware - you are inside a golden cage!   The problem is that if you were to be made redundant or some other life event occurs, you may find it difficult to flourish once again and maintain your lifestyle. The tricky part is that you won't necessarily know how you would be affected until such an event occurs, so take time to reflect upon where you are at and who is in control of your future? #financialindependence Do you have a ‘disaster recovery plan’ to get you back on track quickly? Be honest, and if you don't, it's no time to panic, but understanding where you are on your journey and knowing that you are in control is important.   Achieving or working towards financial independence can be the only goal.