Never take the easy way out

As they say, looks can be deceiving, and they usually are. True happiness, success and wealth however you measure them are never just given to you. Yet the majority of people still seek instant gratification, success and happiness. These are the type of people who are easily fooled and either don’t have the intelligence, are lazy, or simply accept what they are told and don’t ask the simplest of questions.

Who does this benefit

What are the long term implications of my decisions

Will I be better or worse off in the long run.

In this current situation, the world is divided and increasingly sliding into mass stupidity. Those of us who have come up against so-called Experts, Leaders, CEO’s and have peaked behind the curtain as to how these people came into power or authority, know the truth. The freedoms that we once knew, were fought for and we took for granted are gone. The sirens of tyranny and dictatorships along with population control are on their way. Historically and Biblically ignorant masses await for their next orders to enjoy so-called freedoms. 

In Life and Business it is always best to associate with those people and companies that add-value and enrich your life. Colluding and catering to difficult individuals and businesses drains not only your soul, but eventually your pocket book. How much longer can governments accumulate debt without seizing it’s populations assets for their own? Debt has and is being used as a weapon. Pay down as much debt as possible, have free cash flow and be prepared to liquidate large assets to become mobile and self-sustaining.

These are not alarmist words, but advice to those that can and should act to protect themselves, their families and businesses. This is not easy, but nothing ever worthwhile is.

Accept Nothing

Believe No One

Challenge Everything

Simple as ABC.

Rick

Update-It’s not going to get better

Society has changed, and not for the better I’m afraid. The B.C (Before Covid) world will not return as we know it and it’s a scary thought. Why do I say this? Although I am not a Covid denier, I am a sceptic of the biggest loss of freedoms and our civil liberties in millennia. To quote many, the cure has outweighed the disease which has a proven survival rate of 99% in under 65’s. We are seeing and will see more intrusions into our privacy and rights that will be balanced against so-called public health. I as one do not condone nor accept that the state or anyone can tell me what should enter my body. Too conveniently we dismiss history and several pro-choice and pro-freedom conventions that enshrined our natural rights as humans. Fear has been weaponized by Governments and Media to mold our behaviors without a hiccup from most of us. This has lead to crimes of non-compliance being prosecuted more harshly than actual crimes that involve violence and damage to property. I’m afraid only a few of us really understand where this is headed.

How does this relate to Finance? Simple. To be warned is to be prepared. I have held onto most of my investments and they have returned to levels higher than pre-Covid. My clients also benefitted from staying the course and buying when everyone else was selling. if you have not made plans to have liquid assets in your portfolio, I would do so now. Retirement plans like mine, should be brought forward. Be prepared to be independent, should you not wish the state complete control over your ability to travel, shop or earn income. I have done my due diligence and research before writing this entry. Its time to prepare, circle the wagons and weather the storm to come. The Vaccine is the beginning and not the end.

Do your homework, prepare and take care of your loved ones.

Rick