Do we do our due diligence? In real estate, a due dilligecne period is a time for us to dot our I’s and cross our T’s To double check our stuff so we can find any mistakes made and correct them before it’s too late. And due diligence can be with anything: traveling, schooling, our … Continue reading 867. Due diligence
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866. Controlling what we can
We can’t control what someone does Or if we “get in” to a school or a race We can’t control the weather or accidents But we can control something from each of these situations we can choose to respond appropriately to others We can put in the work to get into the school or race … Continue reading 866. Controlling what we can
865. Pickin and Choosin
That’s what life is all about I choose this, whatever this is Happiness Miserable-ness Anxiety Joy Peace We can pick whatever we want, Maybe it moves us towards becoming better in whatever way that means to us Or maybe it’s sliding us towards becoming worse because we don’t know what we don’t know we don’t … Continue reading 865. Pickin and Choosin
864. Retirement plan 401k
Do you have a 401k? When was the last time you checked it? Yeah, there's an employer match, but what’s the return you’ve been getting? How much have you spent on fees? I’d guess it’s somewhere around 4% paid in fees. Maybe it’s good, maybe it’s not. But it’s worth checking out. I like Roth … Continue reading 864. Retirement plan 401k
863. Weekly reflections
Taking time to review our past week can lead to crazy realizations and growth, I try to get this done on the weekend. Things like: Wins, Aha’s, needed fixes Income vs expenses, what’s in the checking & savings account, maybe more closely watched investments Life plan of attack, am I headed in the direction I … Continue reading 863. Weekly reflections
862. There’s always a way
How do we react when something comes up? Balk? Cry? Whine? Complain? Figure it out? Because there’s always a way Over, through, around, under, something has to work How many times did Edison fail at making the lightbulb? We’ll figure it out
861. Recover hard
Recovery is just as important as training If not more important It’s a time for our muscles to grow, rest A time for those grooves of habit to deepen Training is important, yeah, but so is recovery
860. Some golden rules for investing
Stay disciplined in asset allocation (growth and security) as this is the most important factor in investment returns. Decide the right mix of stocks, bonds, and alternatives based on your goals, *evaluate asset allocation, adjust, & rebalance each year. Never underestimate the power of disciplined saving and compound interest Cash is king but cash is … Continue reading 860. Some golden rules for investing
859. Get the Details.
Don’t commit to something if we don’t know the details. Things may sound better than they are Want to X? Yeah we respond thinking it’ll be a great time Only to find out what it really entails... We all make mistakes Learning from them And continuing to grow
858. Thinking
A time for us to sit down and process our thoughts, emotions, feelings, reactions To build plans, or analyze our actions so that we can stop doing something or improve upon something else - a reflection Even just a few minutes a day this practice changed my life
Joe DiAndrea 