“In our book club, we recently read -The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander.
This book gave me a new way of thinking – not only about life but also about the way we approach money, challenges, and goals.
As a mom, MBA student, and Investment Advisor, I’m always juggling different perspectives, and this book truly resonated with me.”
What Is The Art of Possibility?
- The Art of Possibility encourages us to see the world with fresh eyes and a positive mindset, even when things get tough. The authors, Rosamund and Benjamin Zander, introduce ways to reframe challenges and shift our outlook. They believe that possibilities are all around us – we just need to recognize them. Changing the perspective of ‘look what happened to me’ and having it be a negative spiraling event, to instead choose to have a more positive outlook.
Key Lessons from The Art of Possibility:
- “It’s All Invented” – Changing How We See Things:
- The first idea in the book is that many of our beliefs and limitations are created by our own minds. When we reframe these beliefs, we can open up to new possibilities. We choose the perspective we see our lives from.
- “As an Investment Advisor, I see people often limiting themselves in finances. They might feel they’re ‘too late to invest’ or ‘too far from their goals.’ But by changing the way we look at these limitations, there are more ways to work toward a stronger future.”
2. “Giving an A” – Recognizing Potential in Ourselves and Others:
- In this chapter, Benjamin Zander shares his practice of giving all his students an “A” at the start of the year, helping them to focus on growth rather than fear of failure.
- “As a mom, I loved this idea! What if we encouraged our kids to see their potential rather than focusing on what they can’t do? Even in our finances, we could all use a little more positive thinking.”? It also removes competitiveness so we can all shine in our respective “zone of genius’.
3. “Rule Number 6” – Don’t Take Yourself So Seriously:
- This playful rule simply reminds us not to take everything so seriously. Sometimes we get so caught up in worries that we miss opportunities for joy and creativity.? Chaos plays a role in creativity and thinking outside the box.
- “In the world of finance, it’s easy to get bogged down by every market shift and trying to always make the perfect decision. This chapter reminds me of the importance of staying flexible and calm – whether in investing or in life.”
4. Being Open to the “We” – Building Connections:
- The authors also emphasize the importance of collaboration and seeing success as something we achieve together.
- “In my studies, I’ve learned that teamwork can be powerful. The same goes for financial planning. A strong plan often involves a team approach, whether it’s with family, advisors, or colleagues.”
Why This Matters for Our Financial Goals:
- The Art of Possibility isn’t a finance book, but its lessons can apply to how we think about money. By focusing on potential rather than fear, we can take a more empowered approach to financial decisions. With a “possibility” mindset, every financial challenge becomes a chance to learn and grow.
Final Thoughts – Bringing Possibility Into Our Lives:
- Whether as a parent, life long learner, or investor, there are always moments of uncertainty. But by embracing possibility, we’re reminded that there’s often more we can achieve than we first imagine.
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