Matthew Laker

Master your money and don’t be mastered by it. Part 2

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The lens we view life and money through works like a rudder on a boat in our life.  It will direct the way we go. 

For many of us to master your money, you will have to walk a different road. 

I want to propose an idea to you.  What if you are just a steward of the resources of life?  

This idea that we are just stewards of resources comes out of the Christian scriptures.  I understand you may not follow that; however, I think it is a powerful concept.  

First, it reminds us that we are interconnected with other people and never succeed without the help of others. 

Second, it challenges us not to draw our identity and value from money.   Our feeling of value can be like a roller coaster of up and down based on our financial situation. 

Third, the concept of being a steward is about how to manage resources (not just money) to make them grow, benefit others, and leave a legacy.  

So many of us have never developed the concept that we are managers of our resources.     

To often people are mastered by money, instead of mastering it.  A mindset you are going to have to take is one of a steward of resources.  

So here are your next steps? 

1)Look up the word stewardship?  How can the concept of stewardship help you better manage your money?

2)Long term and short term financial goals – write them out. 

Stay tuned for part 3 

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