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Investing Travis Shelton Investing Travis Shelton

That’s What It’s For!

They excitedly and somewhat confusingly texted me, saying their investment account shows they made $9,000 just yesterday. They couldn't believe it. $9,000 in one day!?!? Yes, correct.

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Saving, Budgeting Travis Shelton Saving, Budgeting Travis Shelton

Preparing for the (Winter) Storm

One such consequence that's becoming increasingly apparent is the stress on businesses. Simply put, people mostly stay home with these harsh conditions. That means less business for retailers, restaurants, coffee shops, and entertainment venues. In other words, business came to a screeching halt for many entrepreneurs. 

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Generosity, Travel Travis Shelton Generosity, Travel Travis Shelton

Small Gestures, Big Impact

When we think about impactful giving, we typically think about profound, massive, staggeringly generous gifts. A five-figure check. Giving someone a car. Forgiving someone's loan. The list goes on and on. Think about an example of a profoundly impactful gift. I bet you're thinking of something big.

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Generosity, Impact, Meaning Travis Shelton Generosity, Impact, Meaning Travis Shelton

Perhaps My Wife Should Leave Me

I recently stumbled into an online message board where people submit their monthly budgets for the broader group to provide feedback. One person's budget included investing 55% of his monthly take-home income to "build wealth." The group loved it! "Way to go!" "Keep up the good work." "Your future is bright." He was lauded and applauded.

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Meaning, Career Travis Shelton Meaning, Career Travis Shelton

“You’re Being Stupid”

People's opinions matter. Their wisdom is valuable. We should seek out the insight of those we trust. Yes, all of those things. But ultimately, we need to make the best decision for our family......even if it's the opposite of what culture says is right.

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Relationships Travis Shelton Relationships Travis Shelton

Just in Case

Amidst a stressful conversation, the husband looks at the wife and asks, "What if something happened to me?" By "something," he meant death." It was a morbid question, but it led down an important road. No, pondering the demise of a spouse isn't the most enjoyable conversation in the world. But yes, it's critically important.

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Entrepreneurship Travis Shelton Entrepreneurship Travis Shelton

Don’t Cross the Streams

This all leads me to a coaching meeting last night. I was meeting with a young business owner who desires to adequately and properly track his cashflows. There are a lot of tips, tricks, and tools I could have given him, but I had one simple, but powerful piece of advice. "Don't cross the streams!"

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Behavioral Science Travis Shelton Behavioral Science Travis Shelton

Right and Right

Whenever we have a big decision in front of us, we try to discern what the right choice is and what the wrong choice is. It feels heavy. After all, the idea of making the wrong choice feels scary.....and intimidating. We treat it like it's life or death. If we make the right choice, we'll win. But if we make the right choice.....well, we don't even want to think about how badly that would hurt us.

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Impact, Meaning Travis Shelton Impact, Meaning Travis Shelton

What’s Your Non-Resolution?

What are your non-resolutions? What are a few things that matter to you? What are your objectives? I'd love to hear what's on your mind. Everyone has their own unique set of goals and objectives, and I'm infinitely fascinated by each person's.

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Growth, Debt Travis Shelton Growth, Debt Travis Shelton

A Resolution to Eliminate Resolutions

I used to be a New Year's resolution guy. I love beginnings, endings, seasons, clean slates, and fresh starts. There's something so alluring about the idea of the blank canvas of a new year. The key word is "used to." Somewhere along the journey, I started looking around (and in the mirror) and realized most resolutions were a bunch of crap.

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