3 Timely Themes:
>I’ve been considering legacy recently. Our legacy lives on through others’ stories of how they experienced us. Our action, inaction, our words, lack of words, our presence, lack of presence are each interpreted and shared. That’s our legacy. By speaking about the values or motivations behind your action, inaction, words, lack of words, presence or lack of, we draw others closer to see us in a new light. When you gift that openness, your legacy is more aligned with your heart.
>Difficult news continues about economic downturn and a potential market crash. It never feels good to have uncertainty. Humans don’t deal well with uncertainty – we co-opt immediate certainty. You may be feeling uneasy, upset, and urgent to fix the feeling of uncertainty with the market with the idea to cash out and purchase a CD or annuity. It’s a normal human reaction. However, with your long-term livelihood in mind, remember this action cuts off years of your future livelihood. Instead, shift your thoughts: How do I want to be positioned when the market rebounds? Perhaps the same way you are invested now. Most importantly, talk with your advisor when uneasiness begins to rise.
>Cyber fraud occurs every 39 seconds. When it comes to your money, the best way to preserve it is to not give away chunks of it unnecessarily. Every day you are peppered with fake Facebook friend requests, urgent emails with bank account “issues”, a text message with a link to click and avoid your power being turned off, a hoax romance with an oil rig worker. They occur around the cracks of your day, and they are designed to bypass your logical brain, so you give away your money. Stay on guard, my friends.
2 Recent Reads:
>The Soul-Sourced Entrepreneur by Christine Kane. This book reminds me that even though the college professor who told me my colorful resume would never work in the field of finance, there is a place for creatives. Kane talks about using creativity, sensitivity, and drive to create something authentic to you. A mission-oriented, feminine approach to life and business.
>Lyrics from the Broadway show, Hamilton. I watched the performance in Cleveland in mid-December and it was so powerful. Themes from this show have shaped this newsletter about legacy and soul’s work. The lyrics “How lucky we are to be alive right now” have been ringing in my ears since. And yes, beware of a bit of language.
1 Snapshot:
>A decorative piece I made – you see it on Zoom or a livestream. I call it Financial Freedom – comprised of feathers from peacock and a turkey, shredded money from the Cleveland Federal Reserve, and a wine glass. It represents expansion with time, play, and connection that comes from diligence with money.
