Episode 5: Action – Nothing Works Without It
Money is Sexy But
Finance is Boring
Don't let the F word scare you.
Have you ever wondered why financial freedom seems out of your reach? Well, you’ll be pleased to know that it has nothing to do with interest rates and investment properties. And everything to do with your behaviour.
Sometimes we get so far down the track with life, that it becomes harder to see what’s right in front of us, until it’s too late. Having financial success is one thing, but being happy and fulfilled is another. Having one does not necessarily lead to the other. Health scares, family deaths, and unresolved conflict often lead to life long regrets. So how do you make sure you don’t look back on your life with regret?
In the final episode of a five-part series, financial educator and author Vanessa Stoykov details the way ACTION contributes to how financially comfortable we are - both now and later in life. Vanessa is joined by CEO Bryce Doherty to dive deep into the lessons learned from fictional characters pulled from Vanessa’s finance novel ‘The Breakfast Club for 40-somethings.’
Meet Brad
Brad Malone is the star of his high school friends. The one who left Australia to work in Silicon Valley, and created his own tech start up, which has been wildly successful around the globe. His wealth is in the billions, and while based in the US, Brad regularly travels to his offices around the globe. With no kids, and his family in Australia kept at a distance, Brad dates but never commits. Until of course, he sees his high school sweetheart Josie at the reunion.
Will Brad make it work with Josie? Can he mend his relationship with his parents? Can he have success and a personal life that is happy and meaningful?
Key takeaways:
By nature, the future is never certain so we can’t wait to have all the answers to begin.
A future with financial success at the expense of relationships is no success at all.
How making the future we want only comes when we take action.
The direction and insight a financial planner can offer.
It’s about giving yourself permission to change.’
People can become so focused on what they’re trying to achieve, they can become more and more narrow.’
And what a shame that people sound busy - not I’m happy or I’m going really well.’
About Vanessa Stoykov:
Vanessa is an award-winning financial commentator, author and CEO.
She is on a mission to help Australians get real about money. And with her vast experience in the wealth creation space, Vanessa knows how important it is to have courageous conversations in order to achieve financial freedom. From her 23-year history of owning a financial services education-focused media business, Evolution Media Group, Vanessa has a deep understanding of the finance world and has the unique ability to communicate this in a way that everyday people can understand. A passionate financial educator, Vanessa has published two books and regularly appears in the renowned media outlets such as News.com.au, Sydney Morning Herald, BC and The Today Show.
You can find her website here: https://vanessastoykov.com.au/
About Bryce Doherty
With over 25 years in the finance industry, Bryce now sits as Head of Corporate Development of Digital Asset Capital Management in Australia. Digital Asset Capital Management was launched to capitalise upon the Bitcoins opportunity and provide sophisticated and institutional investors with access to this exciting, yet very specialised sector. He is a Dad of two, and a straight talker who will make you question what success really looks like.
You can find him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-doherty-29b7931b0/
Links
The Breakfast Club Book
https://www.amazon.com.au/Breakfast-Club-40-Somethings- Unlearning-Reinventing/dp/0730348636
The Five Conversations You Need to Have About Money book
https://vanessastoykov.com.au/books/the-five-conversations-about-money-that-will-radically-change-your-life/
Connect with Vanessa on Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-stoykov/DISCLAIMER
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