Who Helps Who?

In his blog, "Five Lies Personal Development Gurus Like To Tell You" Mike Bundrant (dumblittleman.com) hits on a few key points that have a striking resemblance to what some financial advisors tell their clients about what their capabilities are. We on the other hand, are a lot more like Mike, believing that while improvements are possible, they're incremental and built on a base of clarlity and understanding.  Most notably, we agree with Mike's notions, that change is not easy, that it won't come over night and as much as we'd like to say it ain't so, not all things are possible. 

Mike's blog is a word to the wise for personal development devotees, self help gurus, planners and clients of planners alike. 

Enjoy.

"5 Lies Personal Development Gurus Like To Tell You"

Clarity Counts

Of all the things that advisors can do for clients, among the most beneficial is clarity. 

When we work with others in collaboration and dialogue, we win when we've arrived at clarity. 

As this blog from Leadershipfreak suggests, clarity must come before decisions. And so it is in the planning profession. Without clarity, client's have a hard time finding a space for effective decisions. 

In your life, in the time with your family and friends, as we counsel those around us and as we engage in that persistent conversation with our own self; seek clarity. 

Here's to a great Holiday Season and I hope that you find this blog something to ponder as the New Year approaches. 

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