Money flows from those who make poor choices to those who make wise choices. – Dave Ramsey

The above is me paraphrasing some of last week’s class in Financial Peace University.

Money goes where it is treated best and appreciated most.

One of the most interesting things about money is that is a great metaphor for a lot of the important things in life. We just talk about money more because it is easier to count. At the end of the day when it comes to money you can answer the “how did I do?” question with “let’s count it up and find out.”

I think the same concepts apply to the other values we hold dear in our lives, they just aren’t as easy to count.

In the case of the quote above, we must take care of those things we value if we wish for them to stay around.

If we value our relationships, we must invest in them.

If we value our health, we must invest in our health.

If we value wisdom, we must invest in growth and learning.

In order to end up with those things we value, we must become the kind of person that attracts and takes care of those valuables.

If we value trust, we must be trustworthy.

If we value truth, we must be honest.

If we value responsibility, we must be responsible.

If we value love, we must be lovable.

Imagine something you desire. It could be anything from a new car, to the love of your life. Now imagine the kind of person that deserves that new car or the love of that awesome man/woman. Now get to work shaping yourself into that new form.

Make it a great day.

Jake