Defining Your 'Enough'
Saturday at Seven | 02.06.21
Happy Saturday!
It’s Super Bowl weekend here in Kansas City.
Oddly, one of my favorite parts of the Chiefs recent success in the playoffs is seeing people set up on the street corners with a little tent selling their unlicensed Super Bowl apparel. I’ve never seen anything like it growing up in a small town and even though I think it’s illegal(?), I respect the hustle.
Defining “Enough”
I recently read a blog post from another financial planner, Jeremy Walter, that I haven’t stopped thinking about titled Enough.
It’s really made me think about what I want to accomplish in life and what I define as “enough” for me and my life. While I’m definitely not at the point where I feel like I have enough, I’ve started to change the end goal of what enough means.
I don’t desire to have the biggest firm in the world or have a multi-million dollar home.
I’m fairly simple when it comes to material things and I’d rather have the money to travel, eat good food, and experience the world - not impress people who are also playing a status game.
When you begin to think about what ‘enough’ means for you, you may be surprised at the amount of money needed to live that life. It can be more realistic than you think.
The important part is having a plan and figuring out the steps to take to make that dream life a reality.
How To Articles
How to Be a Visionary, the Edison Way
“So what’s your greatest, unrealistic dream? What is something you want to do but find yourself excuses for? When was the last time you were told your idea is impossible?
Dare to dream big. Always try things out. Be unrealistic.
And don’t forget to have a ton of fun.”
How to Enjoy Your Life Without Quitting Your 9–5
“I encourage you to spend time evaluating your values, thinking through how you might adjust your approach to work to accommodate your life priorities, and pursuing your passions. There’s nothing to lose — the surest way to see no changes in your life is to keep doing the same things you’ve always done. Let’s try something new in 2021.”
Weekly Reads
The Biggest Regrets of 20-Somethings
“The regrets of 20-somethings often go beyond that magical decade in life. You might have just read about these regrets and thought to yourself, “I’ve felt like that too.” Regrets follow you around in life until you reflect on them. Take what you regret and use it as practical action to improve your life.
Regrets only last a lifetime if you let them. It’s not too late to change your trajectory.”
A Toddler Taught Me How to Live More Intentionally
“I’ve been pleasantly surprised by these lessons to live more intentionally from an 18-month old toddler. I look forward to applying these practices as I move forward toward the rest of the year to approach every aspect of life with intentionality. It’s not always easy, and there is still room for improvement. Present Moment. Wonderful Moment.”
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