I have the great opportunity to help hundreds of people put together a great financial plan.
Something that has been rocking my world lately is the frequency that I hear the following statement during my meetings …
"My parents - UGH! They are terrible with their money."
Is that your story?
One thing that I have learned from my hero, Dave Ramsey, is to listen to HOW people say things. To hear the tone in which it is said. To listen to what is being left unsaid.
What do I hear? Regret. Disappointment. Sadness. Shame. Discouragement. Frustration. Anger.
Here is what I can say for certain. HOW you manage your money WILL impact your children!
Proverbs 22:6 comes to mind - "train a child in the way he should go …"
So does Proverbs 13:22 - "A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children …"
Are you ashamed of your parent's financial management? Resolve to break the cycle with your family.
Are you ashamed of your own financial management? It's time to have your IHHE Moment and change the story!
You CAN do this! I believe in you.
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Are You Ashamed Of Your Parents?
March 11th, 2008 at 12:05 am
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Both my parents are great with money, what I hate/am ashame of is that they never taught us