I will never forget my class adviser in Senior year of High School.
She was one of those individuals who not only reached out to us whenever we have academic concerns inside the classroom, but also became a friend to us all on the outside. She would often take the time to jam with us, go on big laughs, and share stories that most of the time did not make sense, so long as there was a conversation taking place. We even shared an emotional experience that she and the class will never forget after Teachers' Day. (my high school classmates reading this blog might relate, unless you remembered.)
Above all those moments, it was on the first week of class that really caught my attention.
As far as my mind can recall, we were doing some sort of presentation on introducing ourselves in a creative way by group. There was all laughter and fun as it was not that difficult in getting to know each other since most of the class have been classmates since second or third year. Then it was our proud adviser's turn to talk. While she commended our impromptu presentations with so much creativity and fun, she started sharing some words of wisdom that we can use not just on our last year of high school, but also as soon as we exit the doors of formal education.
As far as my mind can recall, we were doing some sort of presentation on introducing ourselves in a creative way by group. There was all laughter and fun as it was not that difficult in getting to know each other since most of the class have been classmates since second or third year. Then it was our proud adviser's turn to talk. While she commended our impromptu presentations with so much creativity and fun, she started sharing some words of wisdom that we can use not just on our last year of high school, but also as soon as we exit the doors of formal education.
Life is a matter of choice.
She followed up the statement with strong words that left us look like we were listening to the President of a country live. Though I might not be able to recall what our adviser really said after that, the sentence alone stated above gave me something to ponder and reflect on for the rest of my life.
The choices we make today will eventually end up those that will define our future. Whether you choose to take up Nursing or Engineering in college, to choose between practicing the degree you earned or pursue another path in life, to choose between financially independent or financially dependent until retirement, no one is stopping you from making that choice. People can come and go and advise you on what they think is the right thing to do.
In the end, it's all up to you.
As a friend, and author of this site, I have one simple goal in mind for you: to help you make the right choice, especially the choices that would end up defining your financial future. Sometimes people don't get the message. Others just do not mind about it because they just want to "go with the flow". If everything is going down, and you keep it at that way, don't be surprised to be going down as well. But if you make sound, wise decisions on managing your wealth even as early as now, not only will you have that peace of mind whenever something might happen to you, but you will also learn how to value your finances, which can sustain for the long haul.
Years from now, when you look back the decisions you made, you can personally evaluate whether you have stepped a notch higher on the right choice you made or you start to crumble because of one false move that ended in a life filled with regret. The choices you make today will soon affect all aspects of your life, regardless of positive or negative outcomes. And in relation to your finances, since this site is more on creating wealth as you grow in value as a person, not making wise choices can lead you to a struggle that you might not recover unless you lay your life on the line for a lottery ticket.
Friend, the choices that we make for our lives are often the hardest to decide. I'm not here to push you to a decision to make your life something more out of the ordinary. Take your time in finding out what you really want in life, what you want to accomplish 5, 10, 20 years from now or even as you reach retirement. Seek help from the people closest to you if you need them.
I made my choice to be rich late last year, not because I am after the monetary value that I will get, but the value I will get as a person as I continue to bless more people with all the wealth I will have soon. I made choices for my other aspects of life, and after some time I will see if I have made the right ones.
The choices we make today will eventually end up those that will define our future. Whether you choose to take up Nursing or Engineering in college, to choose between practicing the degree you earned or pursue another path in life, to choose between financially independent or financially dependent until retirement, no one is stopping you from making that choice. People can come and go and advise you on what they think is the right thing to do.
In the end, it's all up to you.
As a friend, and author of this site, I have one simple goal in mind for you: to help you make the right choice, especially the choices that would end up defining your financial future. Sometimes people don't get the message. Others just do not mind about it because they just want to "go with the flow". If everything is going down, and you keep it at that way, don't be surprised to be going down as well. But if you make sound, wise decisions on managing your wealth even as early as now, not only will you have that peace of mind whenever something might happen to you, but you will also learn how to value your finances, which can sustain for the long haul.
Years from now, when you look back the decisions you made, you can personally evaluate whether you have stepped a notch higher on the right choice you made or you start to crumble because of one false move that ended in a life filled with regret. The choices you make today will soon affect all aspects of your life, regardless of positive or negative outcomes. And in relation to your finances, since this site is more on creating wealth as you grow in value as a person, not making wise choices can lead you to a struggle that you might not recover unless you lay your life on the line for a lottery ticket.
Friend, the choices that we make for our lives are often the hardest to decide. I'm not here to push you to a decision to make your life something more out of the ordinary. Take your time in finding out what you really want in life, what you want to accomplish 5, 10, 20 years from now or even as you reach retirement. Seek help from the people closest to you if you need them.
I made my choice to be rich late last year, not because I am after the monetary value that I will get, but the value I will get as a person as I continue to bless more people with all the wealth I will have soon. I made choices for my other aspects of life, and after some time I will see if I have made the right ones.
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