Financial security establishes the foundation and peace of mind required to freely pursue wealth-building investments. Yet with eyes locked onto the glimmers of big returns, many leap before looking, leaving their futures in danger without safeguards. This book provides the blueprint for constructing financial stability first, before seeking richer rewards. It covers assessing finances, planning budgets/savings, securing insurance and long-range investing - focusing first on safety before growth.
Getting right means bracing your finances to withstand sudden shocks through pragmatic planning and sacrifice. Emergencies, job losses and market drops should not upend years of progress when the appropriate cushions are in place. Too many chase fortune’s favors through risky ventures with little room for error. By reinforcing foundations before escalating commitments, you retain control over your financial fate.
While dreams of oceanfront homes dance temptingly on the horizon, resist overextending into thrashing waters by budgeting for your boat first. This book’s step-by-step guides assess status, trim excess, build savings, secure protections and invest initially in boring shelters offering solid sustenance. Patience pays.
Once set right financially, the get rich traverse sees no limits. With basic obligations met and basic contingencies funded, you may responsibly place bolder bets. The basics must come before bells and whistles. So invest first in this financial blueprint to ensure your future stays true, fair and secure amidst any storms. Then pursue your higher aims unencumbered. First get right, then get rich.
As a LLC business owner and trustee board co-chair of a religious organization I chose to write a book about getting right with God and getting your finances together.
Hopefully this book has equipped you to take the foundational steps in sequence to prudently construct your financial future. Please reach out with any questions on executing the game plan. Now go responsibly build your wealth!