August 18, 2023 - Blog / capital preservation, financial advice, financial planning, investments, Resilience
3 Essential Ingredients You Can’t Afford to Ignore in Your Plan Life rarely follows the script we set. A resilient plan should include contingencies for: Adaptability Flexibility Learning A more resilient approach is: Fluid Adaptable Ready for anything Because one thing is for sure. Plans will be disrupted by the unexpected. Does your financial strategy…
August 11, 2023 - Blog / capital preservation, Financial Strategy, investments, life insurance, Resilience, Taxes, whole life insurance
Whole Life Insurance: Borrow vs. Withdraw – Which Option is Right for You? As a real estate investor, I prefer borrowing against my cash values. Let’s break down the pros and cons of each option (not exhaustive): Borrowing: Pros: Flexibility Skip underwriting Policy growth continues Avoid taxes or penalties Cons: Lower death benefit Compounding loan…
August 7, 2023 - Blog / blueprint, Financial Strategy, Green Squad Chats, investing, Investment, Mastermind, whole life insurance
Let’s face it, nobody intentionally opts for the wrong path. Rather, we lack mechanisms that alert us when off course. To address this, I rely on two essential elements in my life: My Blueprint – The foundation aligning life decisions with my cause, purpose, values, passions, and skills. My Mastermind Squad (Green Squad) – Provides…
July 28, 2023 - Blog / accountability, blueprint, capital preservation, capital storage, investments, real estate investing, Resilience, small business
Sick of following the herd? Focus on resilient capital keeping. Here are 3 guiding principles to step forward: Don’t be afraid to break from the herd. Focus on keeping more of what you earn. Seek access to alternative financing options. Which of these principles resonates the most with you? Feeling daunted by big leaps? Remember,…
July 21, 2023 - Blog / blueprint, capital storage, Financial Strategy, investing, rates of return, Resilience, whole life insurance
Chasing rates of return? It’s a waste. You can’t control an investment’s ROR, even with the most painstakingly precise underwriting. Instead, why not focus on principles you can control? Options Equity Leverage Protection Low volatility Tax efficiency Contractual cash flow Contractual guarantees And let’s not forget about the principles of: Action Growth Learning Teamwork Mentorship…
July 14, 2023 - Blog / blueprint, capital keeper, coaching, investment advice, Resilience, visionary
What makes the origins of the U.S. both inspiring and imperfect? Take for example the founders. Flawed as they were, they were visionaries. They dared to conceive principles and ideals to build something extraordinary. More importantly, they courageously acted on them. Was this vision flawlessly implemented from the start? No. There were numerous inconsistencies between…
July 7, 2023 - Blog / expert advice, investing, Marcus Aurelius, Resilience, stoic philosophy, team building
Ever found yourself questioning the value of paying for expert advice? Ever wondered if the cost is worth the benefit? I was reminded of this during a recent chat with one of my most trusted advisors. A trend he noticed got me thinking: ✨ Unlike many investors and small business owners he assists, I see…
June 30, 2023 - Blog / blueprint, investing, investing team, LinkedIn, Marcus Aurelius, philosophy, stoics, wealth, whole life insurance
Have you ever faced self-doubt when confronted with a life-altering opportunity? Marcus Aurelius, upon learning of his planned adoption by Antoninus Pius and succession to the throne, was initially overwhelmed with uncertainty. However, a symbolic dream the night before his coronation in 161 A.D. instilled in him a sense of strength and potential he hadn’t…
June 23, 2023 - Blog / investing, Resilience, stoic philosophy, wealth, whole life insurance
2 proven points for resilience when life throws you curveballs. ⚾️ Epictetus, the ancient Stoic philosopher, once said, “Train my mind to adapt to any circumstance… In this way, if circumstances take you off script… you won’t be desperate for a new prompting.” Quite often, we save for or anticipate some arbitrary point in the…
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