New on The Human Variable: Good Squirrel by Dwayne Rettinger It's remarkable how behaviors found in nature and the animal world can provide insights into our own instinctive behaviors and thinking. While much of what we observe in animal behavior is 'present'-focused – food, water, shelter and safety as examples – we clearly have many examples of forward-looking behaviors and actions that speak to a planning and preparation focus. Whether it be bears adding fat stores that will sustain them through a long winter of hibernation, birds building nests, or squirrels stuffing their cheeks with nuts in the fall to store in their winter dens, animals seem to anticipate and act on an imminent change of seasons. This 'saving for the future' sentiment can be very strong for certain people as well. My observation has been that a sacrificial saving bias found in pre-retirees is a tough switch to turn off in retirement. The very behaviors that reflect good stewardship and responsible financial management seem to cement our hard-wiring and can often get in the way of living an enriched and fulfilling life. To read more of Dwayne's observations of how many retirees adopt a gamification approach to their finances, visit The Human Variable: https://lnkd.in/gj6-5vTV #rettingergroup #rettingerandassociates #rettingerteamig #dwaynerettinger #rettinger #certifiedfinancialplanner #igwealthmanagement #igprivatewealthmanagement #financialplanning #kitchener #waterloo #guelph #milton #burlington #oakville #financialplanner #financialadvisor #wealthmanagement #wealthplanning #investments #insurance #mortgages #financialplan #personalfinance #businessowners #ontario
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