Move the Needle:

I’ve had several conversations lately that all circle around the same thing: people are doing a lot of the “right” things…saving, investing, trying to be intentional…yet there’s still this feeling of, “Am I actually focusing on what matters most?” It’s easy to get pulled in a hundred different directions, especially with everything you hear about the market and the "newest, latest strategy". This month, I wanted to bring it back to the basics. What actually moves the needle? Where does discipline really matter? And maybe more importantly, where are we overcomplicating something that should be simple?

Article of Interest

One Long Game: On the Intersection of Markets and Meaning

"The stock market may look like a cold and impersonal place, but it is in fact a perfect mirror for humanity. The same virtues that help you survive and thrive in investing are the ones that make life richer and deeper."

Explore five virtues that will help you win in both the stock market and in life. Where do you fall in these virtues and where can you improve? It could bring your life more meaning and make your pocket book a bit thicker. A great article to get you thinking AND it's a really quick read!

New Content from Retire to Abundance

What Jocko Has to Say About Retirement

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Perhaps my favorite book of all time is Extreme Ownership: How US Navy SEALS Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. It’s one of the most impactful books I’ve ever read. So…what does Jocko, a Navy SEAL and leadership guru, have to say about retirement?

Well…a lot actually.

Things in the blog:
→ Applying Jocko's principal of "Prioritize and Execute" to your retirement plan and financial life
→ Four things to focus on that actually move the needle in your plan
→ Why a simple plan might be better for you than a complex one
→ How discipline might be the key to unlocking your dream retirement

Recent Media Mentions

I routinely get inquiries from reporters needing expert personal finance opinions. Here's an article I've been quoted in recently. You can check out the rest on my media page.

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