The Key To Happiness

I have heard that happiness comes from within and self-acceptance.  It also comes from acceptance of reality and living in the present.  As always, easier said than done.

The sphere of concern vs. the sphere of influence

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey is a classic book on self improvement. My favorite take away from the book is the sphere of concern vs. the sphere of influence (or control). If you are concerned about things you have no control or influence over then you will be spinning your wheels needlessly.  By focusing on what you can control or influence you increase your ability to be effective.

Mistakes, rejection, and the fear of failure

My daily motto is to get enough No's to get to Yes.  So many people are afraid to make mistakes, to risk being rejected and to fail but those are the only ways to succeed.

If you are feeling bad about something that you have done, keep doing it until you feel good.

This is a great quote from Michael Jordan:

I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. – Michael Jordan

Here are some more benefits of failure:

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/241794

The Fiscal Handyman is now The Fintech Coach

If you are caring for someone you love, you already know what an enormous mental, emotional, and physical strain it can be.  The Fiscal Handyman is here to make your life easier by handling the financial details (paying bills, submitting insurance claims, preparing taxes, organizing financial and other important documents), so you can focus on your loved one.