Around this day ten years ago, you probably had plans in place for the year ahead. Maybe you even achieved some of those goals in 2010. But I’m guessing that you could never have planned for some of the unexpected events, opportunities, twists and turns of the decade you’ve just lived. Take me for example. Ten years ago, I was working for a large financial services firm. I had no plans to build a financial planning practice. I couldn’t have imagined building an on-line community. If you’d told me I’d even be writing this blog, well, I’d have said you were mad. None of these things were in my 10 year, or even, 5 year plan. Why is that? Predicting the future is hard! We underestimate how much we, and the world will change over time. As psychologist, Dan Gilbert says; Human beings are works in progress that mistakenly think they’re finished. The person you are right now is as transient, as fleeting and as temporary as all the people you’ve ever been. The one constant in our life is change. The fact that any given plan can have a very short shelf-life is also why many people don’t bother making plans and strategies at all. I’ve heard it time and time again - why bother with all the work involved in goal setting and planning, when it could all change tomorrow? A valid question. Planning (done right) is an awareness-generating process. It helps you identify your goals, resources and timelines. It gives you purpose, focus and direction. And most importantly of all, planning done right, provides the insight to act. No question, in the 30 years of working to help clients succeed financially, too much talking and not enough doing is the biggest barrier to success. Celebrated US Philosopher, Elvis Presley, had it right when he said “we need a little less conversation and a little more action please”. If you are "failing to launch” or just want to do a bit better, here are some resources that may help: Stop Talking and Start Doing The First Step In Turning The Invisible In To The Visible 8 Great Questions We Should All Be Asking Ourselves 4 Valuable Reminders From a 2000km Bicycle Ride What's Your Best Before Date Important - This information is shared with you purely for the purpose of financial education. It is based on generally available information and is not intended to provide you with specific financial advice or take in to account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should obtain financial, tax or accounting advice on whether this information is suitable for your circumstances. To the extent permitted by law, no liability is accepted for any loss or damage as a result of any reliance on this information. See full Terms and Conditions here.
Ian
9/1/2020 09:40:48 am
Hi Tony,
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Ric
9/1/2020 09:41:53 am
Hi Tony,
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George
9/1/2020 09:43:53 am
Nice article!
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DN
9/1/2020 11:38:49 am
Hello Tony,thank you for the reminder to refocus for another year. Christmas has come and gone and fires have diverted my attention from most everything else. I wish you a productive ,interesting year with good health and a pleasing measure of relaxation thrown in as well.
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Brad
20/1/2020 07:01:22 am
Thought this might be good:
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