Browsing Tag:life-planning

Purpose: More Than Just “Work, Pay Bills, and Die”

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No one wakes up one morning and thinks to themselves, “I was born to work, pay bills, and die.” Rather people realize their destinies and say things like:  “I will provide the best life possible for my family.” “I will influence young minds to build a better tomorrow.” “I will save lives with my medical skills.” “I will explore the world.” “I will hone my craft so well that everyone will call me the best in my field.” “I will…

Contentment: Finding Happiness Through Intentional Living

Contentment. Happiness. Laughing so hard it hurts your stomach. Catching up with an old friend. Having a deep conversation with someone who truly understands. Listening to your voice being drowned out by others in a perfectly harmonious chorus. Breathing in the pure oxygen and the smell of pine trees on a sunny mountaintop. Sitting under homilies of grace on a Sunday morning. Snuggling with your loved one with the TV on. Lifting iron in the gym. Exploring a new place.…

Life-Money Goals and the Parable of the Mexican Fisherman

A vacationing American businessman standing on the pier of a quaint coastal fishing village in southern Mexico watched as a small boat with just one young Mexican fisherman pulled into the dock. Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin tuna. Enjoying the warmth of the early afternoon sun, the American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish. “How long did it take you to catch them?” the American casually asked. “Oh, a few hours,” the Mexican fisherman…

How 5-10 Minutes of Planning Can Drastically Change Your Life

People often plan more for their vacations than they do for their lives, and that’s a problem. By taking some time to be more intentional about your short and long-term goals through simple life planning exercises you will sleep better at night. By planning with the end in mind you’ll be more focused and passionate in your efforts toward achieving your dreams. Life planning can be such an intimidating term. It sounds so weighty and so difficult to do, but…

Win With Money in 2019: Discovering the “Why” Behind Managing Your Finances Well.

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The reason I love my job is not because I love spreadsheets, formulas, or ratios, although I enjoy the technical aspects of my job just like a barista enjoys knowing the difference between French and Italian roasts. The real reason I love my job is not because I help rich people get richer, although certainly I do that. The real reason I love my job is that I help people achieve their dreams and that’s what this post is about—engaging…