The Power of Focus
In this second episode of a five-part series, financial educator and author Vanessa Stoykov details the way FOCUS contributes to how financially comfortable we are, both now and later in life. Vanessa is joined by serial entrepreneur Andrew Rocks to dive deep into the lessons learned from fictional characters pulled from Vanessa's finance novel "The Breakfast Club for 40-Somethings."
Meet Jasper
A good time guy in his mid 40s, it is easy to believe that Jasper may have peaked at high school. With his love of a good time, Jasper has lived from job to job, party to party and has moved back in with his Mum. We all know someone like Jasper, the likeable larrikin, good time rogue who never really grew up. But his mother isn't getting any younger, and she is worried what will happen to him once she is gone. Jasper has never really made good financial decisions, and she worries he will blow whatever money she leaves him.
About Andrew Rocks
Andrew is the Chairperson of Lydian Financial Services and XY Adviser. He began his company at twenty-two and has helped countless families shape their financial future. He is married with three sons.
LINKEDINWill Jasper change his ways? Can the truths he faces at the school reunion be enough to turn his life in a more positive direction? Will his mother have her fears confirmed?
Key Takeaways
How Jasper mistakes living paycheck to paycheck as living in the moment.
How our parent's financial choices influence our own behaviour.
When future success is not just about making a plan but also about finding sustainable ways to stay on the path.
The direction and insight a financial planner can offer.
"Money is a byproduct of what you do."
"If you're listening to this and you think 65 is a long way away, it's absolutely not because the time goes fast."