The C.S. Lewis Quote That Could Transform Your Financial Future
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Profound truths often feel self-evident once revealed, and C.S. Lewis’s wisdom—“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending”—offers a powerful framework for improving your financial wellness.
READ THE ARTICLEApply it to your life: Instead of dwelling on the past, you will find more value in acknowledging present realities and progressing forward. In that light, three steps for fixing a broken financial plan include:
📌 Start with the present: Assess your current financial situation honestly, even if it feels vulnerable. A trusted financial advisor can provide valuable outside perspective.
📌 Examine the past: Reflect on your financial history to identify patterns and learn from them but avoid getting stuck in past failures
📌 Act into the future: Implement actionable steps based on your insights. A financial plan without execution is meaningless.
Key Takeaways: Financial planning isn’t about judging your past performance but rewriting your future trajectory. By focusing on where you are today, you can build a better financial outcome for yourself and those you care about.