In the book “Killing Sacred Cows”, Garrett Gunderson has some
interesting views of financial planning… and how to take control… especially after what the world has gone through in the past year. Are there money worries that I can remove from my life?

Quote: “There is a misguided hope of futurism (saving/hording money for our retirement) making us believe that we can’t enjoy life before we retire—leading us to ‘inaction or very limited action’”, “in retirement people who succeed in the ’accumulation theory’ (save, save, save)
suffer with the constant fear of loss.”

After 911 and seeing how the world reacts… and again in the past year where some people’s investments have dropped by 20% - 50% … I really started to re think things!

Do I live in dissatisfaction, do I live in fear of loss… does my happiness sway day to day with the TSX or the DOW? Can friends, children or my spouse see me change within; based on the ups and downs of the stock exchange? Do I find myself wishing for a better life, or postponing life... because it’s work… work… work... for the retirement nest egg?

What a barrage of great questions… and now what to do about it.

In this book, Garrett talks about living life in abundance... here is a great twist!!!

What is our “soul purpose”? We each have a soul purpose… born for greatness—with a unique set of talents and abilities. What is
fulfilling us? Are we delivering value to others through skill, abilities and relationships? What are our dreams and our life purposes? What is our focus in life… is it to lift, serve & bless others?

So… is it time to take a “time out”… to go back to the
basics… to revisit your Soul Purpose? What are your
talents? What is fulfilling? What are your dreams?

Wishing you a prosperous state of mind!