Hello. Why do we settle in life if we are capable of so much more?
This has bothered me for many years.
I have been working in my profession for over 20 years
but the first 15, I was an employee like most of us.
I love my work not employers though.
I loved working with my clients. I loved providing advice.
It was a great joy and still is.
And it's so beautiful to see life changed and improved
because of my knowledge and my experience within the financial area.
So I was making lives of others better my employers included.
But what about my life?
I was like a puppet, having to do what I was told.
I am sure you know exactly what I mean by that.
If you don't know me my name is Katherine I am a Certified Financial Planner
and my goal is to assist you to reach your financial potential, wealth and security.
So tell me, why do we accept that? Why do we settle in life?
Well you can tell me sometimes it is necessity
other times it is because it is easier, safer.
Some others might say it is even more reliable.
but one day, one day I got to the point of such total anger and frustration.
Not with my employer. Obviously they want
the highest benefit for themselves, it's only natural and expected.
Well I was angry with myself.
I was frustrated of having to do what I was told
because with years of experience I knew I could do my work so much better.
And this is exactly the time of the change.
When you get so angry with yourself
that you just cannot accept your past-self
you know something needs to be done. You know it is time to move on.
Taking charge of your life, start building your own destiny
and your own dreams not somebody else's.
By the way I told you my story,
it doesn't have to be about work.
It can be about your relationship, about your weight,
about how to control your finance
because you've been struggling for very long.
It is something that deep down inside you know that alternative is no longer an option.
You don't want to settle any longer
you want better and you want more.
When you get to that point that going after your goal is that important for you,
and you are no longer capable of accepting this alternative.
This is when the change happens and setting your goals and preparing your plans is a breeze.
Finally you are emotionally connected to this end goal of yours,
that all of the sudden the work to create the plan that before you view
as boring and painful, or maybe the other way - waste of time - now you feel
you have to do it because this is just about the only way
how you can get from where you are now - unhappy and frustrated -
to where you wish to be -
which is reaching your goals, your happiness, and peace of mind.
Well there are seven essential areas of your life goal settings.
But if you are just starting up my suggestion really is find the one that brings you the biggest pain.
Find the one that really requires change ASAP.
So you might say for example: "I really need to pay off my mortgage and start saving and investing for my future".
Or you might say: "I'm really sick and tired of being overweight, I have to lose this 10 pounds,
and I have to set up my plan how to do it".
So whatever it is your pain, this is where you concentrate your efforts first.
Why? Because once you have done your plan,
you implemented it, you continue, you follow up, you are consistent,
you measure your progress, and you see the effects, that will prove to you
that you can impact every single part of your life.
All that is required is your clear mind very specific goals and detailed plan.
I actually get very excited talking about it because I know first-hand
the change that can happen in your life and the improvements you can introduce to your life.
Well don't forget that while planning, if there is an information needed,
if there is something that you don't know, get advice. Don't second-guess.
Get educated and get support.
Okay so this is what I prepared for you today
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