Some of you are aware that my Inbox reads like a newspaper column.... full of questions and requests for advice. I am going to reply to today's ( and most days) common question/concern via wall post.
My advice on the topic of choices is simple, ask yourself these questions: Q. What do i want? Q. What do i need? Q. Can this situation or person help me achieve my given goal? Q. If this is a major life choice, Can i live with this choice for the rest of my life? Q. If i can live with this choice and i fail, what is the cost to me and mine? Q. What are the potential benefits? Most of all the question is, If i fail or the situation fail, How do i recover my losses (be they personal or financial)?
NOW, a few words on LOSS. Loss is a scary concept for most of us only because we lack the knowledge to personally measure loss. Loss can and does happen to us all but with planning and understanding most losses are minimal when you look at the BIG PICTURE. A few examples: You make a financial investment knowing very well that it may not pay off because you ( assuming you are wise in your investments) know that with a few hours of overtime or a part-time job for a few months or even a year will be a small price to pay when compared to the possible pay out on the investment.
You have been dating someone for a while and you realize that there is no future in it (even though you are enjoying it at the moment) so you end it because the investment of time and or emotion will have no pay out. Measuring loss of most any type( other then death and injury) gives us a clearer picture of our desires so considering loss is vital to critical thinking.
Have a beautiful day my friends and i hope that in some way this benefits you.
My advice on the topic of choices is simple, ask yourself these questions: Q. What do i want? Q. What do i need? Q. Can this situation or person help me achieve my given goal? Q. If this is a major life choice, Can i live with this choice for the rest of my life? Q. If i can live with this choice and i fail, what is the cost to me and mine? Q. What are the potential benefits? Most of all the question is, If i fail or the situation fail, How do i recover my losses (be they personal or financial)?
NOW, a few words on LOSS. Loss is a scary concept for most of us only because we lack the knowledge to personally measure loss. Loss can and does happen to us all but with planning and understanding most losses are minimal when you look at the BIG PICTURE. A few examples: You make a financial investment knowing very well that it may not pay off because you ( assuming you are wise in your investments) know that with a few hours of overtime or a part-time job for a few months or even a year will be a small price to pay when compared to the possible pay out on the investment.
You have been dating someone for a while and you realize that there is no future in it (even though you are enjoying it at the moment) so you end it because the investment of time and or emotion will have no pay out. Measuring loss of most any type( other then death and injury) gives us a clearer picture of our desires so considering loss is vital to critical thinking.
Have a beautiful day my friends and i hope that in some way this benefits you.
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