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Number 136                                                                                                    October 1, 2014 
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Shayna's Success Stories
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Your 2 cents
Your Money/Your Life
Something to think about.. .

 

 

 

The successful man will profit from his mistakes and 

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Musings -

    On Flexibility

       We often talk about how important planning is for your success; and it is.  Daily, monthly and annual plans are intended to guide you in the right direction. Long term goals, as defined by your vision, guide you in the right direction. Knowing where you are heading and when to take action is very reassuring.

       However, you must remember that these plans are not carved in stone. Flexibility is the key. Although your plans are directing you in the right direction toward your goal, blindly following them can create chaos and impact your success. Turning a blind eye to opportunities because they are not part of your plan can cost you a lot. Being able to embrace other possibilities that arise outside of your plans may mean you are going to be more successful in the long run.

       To be really successful you have to be flexible. Think of your plans as the backbone of your enterprise, and other ideas or opportunities as the ribs that help hold it together. Being open to other possibilities can offer great rewards, or not, but they are worth investigating further to see if they are good for your organization. Being flexible allows you to take advantage of those opportunities that add to your success.

       You may find that your plans need revising more often than you anticipated, but that is OK. To be successful you should be constantly adjusting your action plans, without veering to far from your vision and final goals. Being static will have a negative effect on your the success of your enterprise.

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Your Money-Your Life

Rule of 72

        The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were the Pyramids of Egypt, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. The eighth wonder of the world, according to Albert Einstein, is compound interest.

       Interest is compounded when it is added on top of the 

current balance repeatedly over time. The Rule of 72 is a mental trick you can use to figure out just how long it will take for your money to double, what to put away for your long term goals, or how much your credit card is actually costing you.

       This tool is very easy to use; just divide 72 by your expected interest rate  to determine how long it will take for your money to double. For example: if you invest $10000.00 @ 4% divide the 72 by 4, your nest egg will double in 18 years. If you are able to increase the interest rate 1 point (72/5) your money will double in about 14 ½ years.  That is a significant difference.

      We hear often about the cost of credit and why you should pay off your credit card debt as soon as possible; use the Rule of 72 to control your spending. If your interest rate is 16% your bill will double in 72/16 = 4 ½ years. Do you really want to pay this premium for all of your purchases?

       A little bit of homework can improve your savings and reduce your spending; aren't these laudable goals?


 

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