It always struck me as odd that despite whatever training and education we are provided as we grow up, much of the real guidance to survive and thrive in life is lacking. Further, there are loads of voices out there trying to tell you what you should do, but often for their gain, not yours. What’s critically important for my first job? What makes a good investment? Should I get a financial advisor? What conversations do I need to have with a future partner? It felt a lot like being dropped in the wilderness where I had a few tools to feel my way around, but what I really needed was a guide to trails that have already been blazed. Someone who can suggest paths I might like, which ones to avoid, and finally show where I could blaze my own trail to not merely survive in the wild, but to enjoy the beauty and adventure of the journey.
My goal for this blog is to provide guidance to live a life of wealth. Wealth is a life filled with joy, satisfaction, and meaning, where money is a tool to help you get there, but not the end in itself. Ultimately, I’m trying to provide some guidance to help make decisions on how to invest the only true limited resource, your time. If not being used to help others, money’s only real purpose is as a time-enhancer. So, I have plenty of thoughts on smart financial decisions, but also things I’ve learned being successful in the workplace, at home, and generally making the most of the time I have. My experience hasn’t been perfect and I’ve certainly made mistakes, but through listening to other smart people and carefully planning, I have achieved life wealth. I can help you achieve the same.