In 1989 I randomly sat next to a cute girl at college orientation. I mustered the courage to say hi. I’ve been married to that girl for 26 years.
In 1999 a friend invited me to try rock climbing. I said yes and discovered a life-long passion.
In 2017 while sitting in a board meeting I had an epiphany: This isn't the life I want. I quit my job and moved the fam to Boulder with no plan. The rest is history.
Here’s the crazy thing about life:
One action, one decision, one pivotal moment can change everything (for better or worse).
But here's the trick:
You don’t know beforehand which action will be the game-changer.
That’s why it’s important to have a strong bias toward action. You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
Make that phone call you’ve been putting off
Push through when you feel like quitting
Have that uncomfortable conversation
Introduce yourself to that cute guy/girl
Check out that church or faith group
Ask for that promotion or raise
Apply for that new job
Sign up for that class
Start that side hustle
Post that tweet
Take that trip
The world belongs to the bold. Be a seeker, open to change and opportunity.
And most importantly...
Shoot your shot.
These are books that taught me more about money, making it and keeping it than most finance classes.
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When you ruminate on an error, you rob yourself of happiness.
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“The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.”