This the ending on the second month and you’re on a roll. It may be a big goal and big change, but you are on the way! No need to be scared, you are on you way.
Let’s get an update, how’s your plan going? What scary thing have you encountered so far?
Have a great weekend!
While on your path to your dreams make sure to be grateful for those that have helped you along the way. It can be the ones that helped you stay on the path, helped you get back on, or someone that showed you a shortcut. The more thanks you give, the more that you will gain.
To help keep the energy up like it was at the beginning of the year, here’s a little push. Strive and push for your dreams and stop at nothing to reach them. You can do it! I know you can, just keep on the gas and keep trucking on. You GOT this!
Have a great weekend!
For all this planning that you’ve been working on throughout January don’t lose sight of your goal. Your goal is ultimately to make you happy. Your goal may be to achieve “stuff” but remember that it’s meant to bring you long lasting happiness. That new TV might make you happy now, but make sure to have a few vacations with friends and family to gain more memories that will last for years.
So what are your short and long term goals? Which ones are created to make long lasting memories to cherish when you get old?
Have a great weekend!
Keeping in with the planning thing for January. We’re taking this month to set up a plan to help focus and work around all year. Don’t over stress if the first draft of the plan doesn’t seem to work out. A plan can change, but having one to change is the key.
How does your plan look? Do you have gaps or holes that need some help?
Have a great weekend!
There are always going to be speed bumps on your path to your dreams and then you’ll have the occasional flat tire or engine problems. In your plan, make sure to have wiggle room and a “Plan B” in case of engine trouble. This can be an emergency fund or even as simple as a stash of quick cash hidden in your car for the times where your actual tire has a flat.
What is your “Plan B” in case of an emergency?
Have a great weekend!
A new year means new (or continued) goals to achieve. First step is deciding WHAT is that dream? Once you know it, write it down. Next, how are you going to get there? Make sure to have a plan or you will be wandering around looking for your dreams in the wrong places. Make a plan, stay focused, and keep track of your progress. If you’re faced with a fork in the road which way do you turn? To help make the decision consider if its going to help or hinder you to get to your goal.
To help get your started, let me know what your goal is this year. If you need help, let me know how I can help you achieve that goal.
Have a great weekend!
To help encourage you to live a financially freeing life, every Friday you’ll find an inspirational quote to get through the weekend. Whether it’s to inspire saving or help curb temptation Friday Financial Inspiration should help you get through the weekend with a conscience mind.
To start us all off on the right foot, let’s take this weekend and the entire year to focus on your goals and dreams. Don’t worry about your neighbor’s or best friend’s flashy cars & houses. Take this to set up your dreams and focus on achieving those this year. If you’re the competitive type, compare your progress each day. Just ask yourself: Am I closer to my goal today than I was a day, week, or month ago? There will be speed bumps along the way, just stay focused on your goal and it will happen.
1) A Financial Landscaper isn’t the dull banker across the street in a strict suit & tie. A Financial Landscaper keeps it professional, but casual so it’s easier to talk to like a real person and not a banker robot.
2) Keeps it real AND keeps it simple. Though a plan can seem complicated and have lots of intricate details, it’s the goal of a good Landscaper to explain any complex issue in easy understandable details while keeping true to all the facts present
3) Fun to talk with over coffee/smoothie/lunch. Forget about sitting in a sterile office. Take a break from the day to day grudge and chat about life. Share life experiences and goals for down the road to help understand what is important for your financial future.
4) It’s not just about the numbers on a statement, but habits you form for long term financial growth. Sometime the smallest habit can snowball into an avalanche of problems down the road.
5) Failing to plan is a plan to fail and we all know you don’t want that. Have a plan on paper to refer to helps keep your mind in the right place. The other way to keep on track is someone to hold you accountable for your goals and habits, where a Financial Landscaper comes to play.
When I was a little kid I got dinged up all the time. I was a proud little tomboy (and still am) always hanging with the boys doing whatever they were doing. Jumping from walls that shielded the walkway from the dirt that held the boundary of my house growing up. Most of the time we’d land on our feet, other times our knees onto hard cement that kissed our knees with it’s rough touch. Once I when landed on my feet but stumbled, my knees landed in broken glass. Not the greatest experience, but I didn’t cry I just walked home went to the bathroom to clean it up. Boys didn’t cry, why should I? Growing up I never had the concept of girls & boys. We were just kids. Some kids like barbies others liked bikes. I always saw it as personal preference, not girly or tomboyish. It’s only now looking back I can reflect on parts of my childhood.
Before I go too far off topic, the reason for my story is not to remember my lovely falls as a child, but to reflect on what I learned from them. The smallest moments can have the most valued lessons as I found out. Horrible things happen, but you learn from them and move on. You can’t dwell on the problems, you can only bandage them up and figure out how not to do it again. Same with work and life. Figure out the problem, bandage it up and figure out how not to do it again.
Another story to share came from a BEAUTIFUL Sunday afternoon on the softball field. I would like to warn you that I have only played softball 1 time in my life. Yes, ONCE. The guys (and gals) at work wanted to start a team and needed players, so I said I would join. I needed something active to do and until basketball season is around I don’t know what else to do. However, I did know I could catch, throw, and hit a ball with a bat, so I’m sure I can do this.
We started about a month ago, I’ve played a total of 4 games now. 1st went well, though if you’re ever out of shape and just throw yourself into any sport, you must realize how your body will probably respond – not the best. This week, I was all rested up and we were playing a double header. I had yet to score, but now was my chance. Garrett hit a line drive down center field and I was on second. I sprinted to 3rd. Everyone’s yelling to keep going. So around 3rd I curve….. SPLAT! right on my face in the dirt. All I was thinking was getting to homeplate. I got up as fast as I could and ran the rest of the way. I MADE IT! I SCORED! Skinned knees, hands, mouth full of dirt, and glasses to match, I made it across that plate! Ha! Take that dirt!
This is what I realized – this is how I live my life. Make a goal and strive your very best to make it happen. Yesterday was scoring, no matter the cost. Today it will be get a client, tomorrow who knows? Take over the world … (I think I’ll leave that to Pinky & the Brain actually). Things happen in life, but what are you going to do to make sure that you reach your goals? Don’t let the dirt in your eyes (and mouth) stop you, keep striving and reaching for those goals!
If you have goals that need guidance and a path to get you there, make sure to contact me and I can see how I can help! Complimentary consultations to sit down and chat and see if I can help as always.
Until next time, stay sane in this crazy economy!
– Financial Landscaper
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