| | Many personal finance articles have been written on the issue of money. Can?€™t say I have been moved to action by many. First I?€™d like to say it is ok that you feel down about the current situation about your personal finances. I give you permission to feel your feeling for the next 24 hours and then pull yourself by your boot straps and let?€™s what we can do. There exist many a definition, I want to share with you my personal finance definition: Financial freedom is not an event, it is a skill. I bet right now with the current economic situation you are saying to yourself, ?€?I just wish I could the lotto!?€? Boy don?€™t we all and yet statistics and personal finance facts show that the majority of people who win the lottery, end up broke and worse off before their winnings! Imagine that. You among the many seeking wealth, riches, fame few people realize that money isn't the solution to their problems; the way you think about money is the problem and the solution. I can almost see you going oh yeah, give me the money and I?€™ll show you change in mindset! My favorite entrepreneur of all times, Henry Ford was once asked, "What if you lost everything you own?" He responded without missing a beat: "I'd have it all back and more within 5 years." Being a master of your own personal finance is not about what is in the bank; it's about the ability to acquire the skill that will show you how to produce new streams of income and wealth based on your knowledge and experience. So before we go any further on this issue let us tackle the real problem here that is impeding your personal finance for good! Why you might ask? Well without the mastery of these 5 steps, your desire for your goal for financial success and financial freedom is highly unlikely! This is why big players in any industry have coaches, Oprah has a life coach, football players and basketball players have coaches and mentors. Tiger woods after every bad game will go in for coaching and training. Why? Those who achieve great financial success do not go it alone. They always have a team. Those who achieve great poverty have the do it yourself mentality! Why is it important to plan personal finances? |
