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Stronger Financials Create a Stronger Future
For many years after I came to the U.S., I had to live day-by-day because I carried a refugee document and was under government supervision and an order of deportation. This meant that on any given day I could have been uprooted, sent to jail or deported. I had no rights.
What those years taught me was to live day-by-day and become quite good at it! At the same time, it allowed me to be strategic and plan for the future with a backup plan or two.
I was fortunate not to get hung up on the “paralysis of analysis” approach — you know, that point where you keep searching and thinking and never do anything.
I grew up in a house full of “doers” — a home in which you do what you need to do and keep moving forward.
What I learned is that the stronger financial position you hold, the stronger future you create for yourself — and it doesn’t take a lot of money!
Most of the time, people have a better future because they are able to control their spending. It’s not necessarily how much you make — it’s much more important about how much you save.
As you plan for the rest of this year, think about setting some financial goals for yourself. How much will you spend each month? What’s your revenue, and what do you want to grow in terms of revenue percentage…
