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Travis Shelton 1/9/26 Travis Shelton 1/9/26

The “Normal” Way

Things are done a certain way. In nearly every area of our lives, there's a "normal" way to something. Is it the right way? Is it the best way? Is it the most beneficial way? Doesn't matter! It's the normal way, and that's all that matters. Get in line, stay in line, and don't rock the boat!

Travis Shelton 1/8/26 Travis Shelton 1/8/26

Here’s My Prediction

"What's the stock market gonna do this year?"

Travis Shelton 1/7/26 Travis Shelton 1/7/26

Win the Moment

For me, there is something better than a shiny object: the moment. Every single person we have the privilege of serving creates a moment—a brief moment of their life for us to make a positive impact.

Travis Shelton 1/6/26 Travis Shelton 1/6/26

A Neutral Gear

If you're willing to die on every hill, you have no hills.

Travis Shelton 1/5/26 Travis Shelton 1/5/26

He Gets It….For Now

If we always want more, we're never wealthy. If we can control our desires and ensure that our wants never exceed our resources, we're wealthy. This is a universal truth, regardless of age, education, or income.

Travis Shelton 1/4/26 Travis Shelton 1/4/26

They Can’t All Be Winners

"How do you manage to have great ideas every day?"

Travis Shelton 1/3/26 Travis Shelton 1/3/26

Terrible Reasons

Just because our friends and family are making insane decisions, it doesn't mean we should follow suit.

Travis Shelton 1/2/26 Travis Shelton 1/2/26

One Day at a Time

Did you know that 90% of New Year's resolutions fail? It's actually worse than that. Studies show that 23% of New Year's resolutions fail within the first 7 days of the year!

Travis Shelton 1/1/26 Travis Shelton 1/1/26

A Blank Canvas

It's a clean slate, a fresh start, a new beginning. That canvas is so crisp, so clean, so empty. We are the artists.

Travis Shelton 12/31/25 Travis Shelton 12/31/25

Meddling

A close friend recently texted me and asked if I would share what adjustments I've been making to my investments. After all, the world is constantly changing! It's important that we tweak and optimize our investment portfolio, right?

Travis Shelton 12/30/25 Travis Shelton 12/30/25

Swapping Now for Most

"Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most."

Travis Shelton 12/29/25 Travis Shelton 12/29/25

What’s Next?

Not sure if you noticed or not, but we have a new year starting in a few days! New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are always two of my favorite days of the year. They always seem to spark a few things in me

Travis Shelton 12/28/25 Travis Shelton 12/28/25

No Questions Asked

Travis Shelton 12/27/25 Travis Shelton 12/27/25

Selling Your Future

Every dollar invested gains control of a piece of our future. Conversely, every dollar of debt we incur gives up control of a piece of our future.

Travis Shelton 12/26/25 Travis Shelton 12/26/25

The Cure for Self-Pity

Our lives were in such disarray that I felt more like Scott Calvin taking Charlie to Denny's on Christmas Eve than anything that resembled a happy little family.

Travis Shelton 12/25/25 Travis Shelton 12/25/25

Those Things Are Cool, But….

Travis Shelton 12/24/25 Travis Shelton 12/24/25

Wanted: More “Jerk” Friends

I don't care if you're wealthy or not, but I deeply desire you to live a rich life. If you want a hint on where to start, look at the people you surround yourself with.

Travis Shelton 12/23/25 Travis Shelton 12/23/25

My Friend Is a Jerk

But then, my family got uninvited. My friend, who is clearly a jerk, told me I'm not allowed to come now. Can you believe the audacity?!?!

Travis Shelton 12/22/25 Travis Shelton 12/22/25

Plan D

As we were pulling into the driveway later in the evening, I said, "I'll remember that one forever, bud." "Me, too, Dad. That was the coolest night ever."

Travis Shelton 12/21/25 Travis Shelton 12/21/25

A Little Man’s Lesson of More

"You're always going to want something else."

"No, Dad, this is the only thing I want. This is it. I won't be buying anything else."

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