This is a picture of me playing hockey, #9, just like Adam Banks from the Mighty Ducks. I actually have a hockey game tonight, and I am pumped. However, there are a lot of variables that go into hockey that will effect how I perform individually.
This is a new team that I am on. All new players, new leadership, and not a lot of cohesiveness. I like my team a ton, but when you get a team that you have played together for a while, you start to know what the guys on your line will do before they even do it. This helps a ton.
I love scoring goals, my favorite thing to do. However, my ability to score goals is directly connected to what the other guys on my line do. My ability to succeed is dependent on other factors. This is a frustrating fact but a true one nonetheless. Because of this, what is the appropriate response? If I am not succeeding and I attribute it to my line not playing good; should I quit? Complain? or should I still work my tail off until we start playing as a unit and the pieces fall into place?
This is very similar to the way our financial life goes. We have so many factors that come into play. Job searches, spouses, children, dreams, school, debt, prime rates, investments, housing market (and I could go on and on).
I have heard people complain about their financial life not being where they want it to be for so many reasons, however, what I hear in their voice is they have already given up and feel trapped. Once you get in this state it is very common to see that person’s debt grow and until one day they snap out of it and realize the huge hole they are now in.
If things in your financial life aren’t “gelling,” work your tail off until things come around. Do what it takes. My personal philosophy is to live a simple life. Put yourself in a position to succeed; cancel the cable, have a garage sale, cancel the cell phone (use skype), eat PB&J’s, grilled cheese, and ramen noodles rather than eating out. Anything creative to cut expenses.
There are factors in our life that we are not in control of that directly effect our ability to succeed in our financial life. But just like me playing hockey, the harder I work the better the “situation” gets.
