I've spent years thinking about this

I've spent years thinking about this

When my sisters and I were kids and teenagers, we could buy pretty much anything we wanted.

But not in the way you think.

I wasn't a spoiled child.?

Even if we had the possibility to purchase pretty much anything we wanted.

Whatever it was (if age-appropriate, of course).

All we had to do was to work for it.?

Because every time we wanted to buy some toy, clothes, or whatever else.?

?My dad would always respond something along the lines of:?

"You want this? No problem: there's plenty of work at the company."

(He was an industrial-tech entrepreneur and grew his own company for 20+ years)?

And so basically what that meant is that I could go there every Saturday until I had earned enough to buy that one thing.?

And believe me, the work was far from glamorous.

... It meant falling out of bed at 6am on the weekend.

... It meant weeks of dirty fingers and broken nails.

... It also meant muscle pain from doing the same repetitive movement a zillion times.

But here is the most important part.

I felt in control.

I felt in control because I knew that if I really wanted something, I could make it happen.

... I didn't have to try to convince my parents to give it to me.

... I didn't have to hope to receive it as a Christmas present.

... I didn't have to rely on anyone else but my own discipline.

All I had to do was simply work my way into getting that thing.?

And it's the same when you know how to invest and do it consistently.

I've literally spent years thinking about this.

Because when you know how to invest the best way possible…?

… you don't have to rely on your job or employer for a promotion.

… you don't have to rely on your partner for financial security.

(because usually, that strategy backfires…)

… and you don't have to rely on a pension system that's rapidly deteriorating because of population aging.?

Instead, when you know how the investing world works…

… when you know exactly what's in your portfolio and why…?

… when you know how much you need to invest to be able to retire early or switch careers…

Then you feel in total control of your finances AND of your entire life.

That's definitely the way I feel.

And I know you can get there too. ??

--

That’s all I had for you?today!

?? Do you need help starting with investing? Let me know in a comment below.




Please check our?terms?for important information and disclosures on the above.

Florian Kleinz

Power Doc | CEO | Power Platform Enabler, Certified Trainer, Speaker and Blogger

2 年

Such a great article, thanks for sharing.

Gerhard Leypoldt??

????????Der Asienunternehmer ??Südostasien-Experte & Denker ??Business Mentor Thailand & Vietnam ??Azubis aus Vietnam ???? ASEAN Representative BWA Germany ???? #southeastasia #gerhardleypoldt #entrepreneurship

2 年

I like this text and its message Aysha van de Paer ????

Selina N?f

Erm?gliche Heilung und Transformation ? – TET?-Alchemist-Ausbildung für Coaches, Therapeuten und Quereinsteiger ??. Werde der Wandel, den die Welt braucht ??.

2 年

Really great article and a super comparison. Everything is possible if we are willing to do something for it.?

Aneeqah Dinaully

People oriented management and project delivery with expertise in technology and innovation I SCRUM I PRINCE2 I Certified ICF Coach

2 年

Aysha van de Paer thanks for sharing and the reminder. It is not always so straightforward to implement and practice but once you do, the rewards can be very satisfying and reassuring.

Matteo Quagliotto

Strategy @ Philip Morris | Ex-McKinsey, Sant'Anna

2 年

Earning your money it is always a great lesson

要查看或添加评论,请登录

Aysha van de Paer的更多文章

  • How long???

    How long???

    Back in 2019, I did a live presentation for about 100 women in a cool coworking space in Zurich. It was my first time…

    8 条评论
  • I'm teaching a free class tonight!

    I'm teaching a free class tonight!

    This free masterclass is happening tonight — don’t miss out! Tap here to get the registration link for this very…

    6 条评论
  • Your NEW life starts in 24 hours ??????

    Your NEW life starts in 24 hours ??????

    You deserve a life that’s calm, fulfilling, and comfortable. A life where you: Wake up in the morning feeling refreshed…

    5 条评论
  • FREE Masterclass this coming Monday - 21 November 2022 @8pm CET

    FREE Masterclass this coming Monday - 21 November 2022 @8pm CET

    You're invited! (RSVP below) I’d like to invite you to a FREE Masterclass this coming Monday 21 Nov at 8pm CET. And so…

    5 条评论
  • How to earn *passive* revenue

    How to earn *passive* revenue

    So, passive revenue… That's pretty much the holy grail, right? I mean, who wouldn't like to make tons of revenue while…

    17 条评论
  • What do you need right now?

    What do you need right now?

    Actually, I think I can guess what it is that you might need..

    13 条评论
  • annoying

    annoying

    The other day I was waiting my turn to buy coffee at the counter of a coworking space in the city. My eyes landed on…

    12 条评论
  • this made me want to throw up

    this made me want to throw up

    The other night I was having dinner in Bellevue, Zurich, with my friend Jeannette. And she mentioned one of her friends…

    19 条评论
  • You think you don't like this... but you do

    You think you don't like this... but you do

    Last summer, I was talking to my sister Fanny about the couple of apartments she owns and rents out. It gives her quite…

    20 条评论
  • Good and bad news

    Good and bad news

    Doing my tax filing was not the only financial thing I had to take over after Karl died. I also had to deal with lots…

    8 条评论

社区洞察

其他会员也浏览了