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According to financial guru Robert T. Kiyosaki, wealth really has more to do with what you know than how much you earn.
“I am concerned that too many people are focused too much on money and not on their greatest wealth, which is their education,” he says in his fan-favorite personal finance book, Rich Dad Poor Dad.
“If people are prepared to be flexible, keep an open mind and learn, they will grow richer and richer through the changes. If they think money will solve the problems, I am afraid those people will have a rough ride. Intelligence solves problems and produces money. Money without financial intelligence is money soon gone.”
One of the reasons Kiyosaki’s book became and remained a best-seller is that it offers generally evergreen advice that’s also generally accessible to individuals at all income levels. A few takeaways to save:
🤑 Any budget should allocate funds to assets—investments that generate income or appreciate, such as real estate, stocks, and bonds. Most people plan their budgets around things that only cost money (groceries, vacations, cars, etc.). Those things are necessary of course, but Kiyosaki would have people budget for things that generate money: assets. Reallocating funds may mean temporarily downsizing or delaying the acquisition of desired goods for the sake of growing long-term wealth.
❌ Make a no-exceptions rule to “pay yourself” first. That means setting aside 10-20% of your income before spending it on anything else, even bills.
💡 Instead of avoiding risks, learn how to manage them. Every wealth-building strategy incurs risk. Avoiding risk only bars you from fulfilling your financial potential. Research investments to quantify and demystify risks. If things don’t go as you’d hoped, use that experience to better understand how the markets work and be more prepared next time.
🚀 Focus on possibilities instead of limitations. Instead of resting on a realization that you can’t afford to buy a new car or open up a business, brainstorm actions and approaches that might enable you to afford those things, one day.
We’re halfway through the quarter and we can practically taste the holiday season. If you’ve set quarterly goals, don’t leave them gathering dust. Make sure you’re regularly revisiting and refining them.
Here’s why it’s crucial:
Now, let’s explore how different platforms can support this process:
⌛ Use Wrike if you’re managing detailed, time-sensitive goals with multiple priorities
Wrike’s Gantt charts and task prioritization features allow you to see which goals are on track and which need attention. It’s ideal for project-based goals requiring precise scheduling and prioritization. Try Wrike for free here.
📝 Use Notion to blend goal tracking with personal and team productivity
Notion offers endless possibilities for organizing goals with customizable templates, task boards, and timelines. It’s ideal for individuals and small teams who want an all-in-one solution for personal and professional goal tracking. Try Notion for free here.
👀 Use monday.com if you’re tracking highly visual, project-based goals
monday.com’s customizable boards and visual task management make it easy to break down large goals into manageable chunks. It’s perfect for those who need visual clarity on tasks and dependencies. Try monday.com for free here.
One TA reader is feeling stagnant: My biggest challenge right now is that I feel stagnant and I am missing out in life! I have not received a raise in two years even though I have asked.
Stagnation can be a maddening state to exist in. It might not feel as acute as stress, but that’s exactly why it can be so maddening. There are tons of self-directed things you can try to throw at stress.
Stagnation that’s not of your own making or within your control can feel like a complete dead end…because it is.
The good news is that this dead end doesn’t have to trap you! You deserve so much more than stagnation. You deserve all the progress, growth, and financial success you crave.
First, applaud yourself for asking for the raise. That takes a lot of nerve, and we’re sorry it didn’t pan out as you’d hoped.
“Asking for a raise, promotion, or other added perk (like an extra week of paid vacation or remote working privileges) can take a lot of courage, so when your request is denied, it can feel like a punch in the gut,” says coach Melody Wilding. Learn about the five things she encourages her clients to do after raise rejection to keep their motivation high >
We’re guessing you would prefer to stay at your current job and also get the raise you deserve. But just considering the idea of looking for a new job might be a way to shake off some of the feelings of being stuck. Keep it simple by starting with a pros and cons list.
Remember that you don’t have to take any action until you’re ready! (Bonus tip: define a hypothetical scenario that would indicate the time has come to move on. Example: If I have another conversation about a raise and get rejected again, I will start the process of looking for new opportunities.)
Consider financial strategies beyond earning additional money to achieve your lifestyle and stability goals. For example:
See our above segment on wealth and financial stability for even more strategies that would certainly benefit, but don’t require, a pay increase.
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