Radical Personal Finance

Part 2 of a series in which attorney Gregory Treat coaches Joshua in the building blocks of a Great House. Greg Treat's website: https://avaloncircle.com   

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Today, in celebration of the American holiday "Thanksgiving Day," I want to share with you a recording of short story written by Louisa May Alcott, called "An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving." The audio file has no commentary—it's merely an unabridged reading of the story—and is suitable for you to share with your children as a worthwhile story to enjoy this time of year. But this story is filled with financial lessons for those with ears to hear. As you listen to a life of long ago (circa 1830), I'd encourage you to reflect on the life that you and I now live in comparison. For me, this reflection fills me with Thanksgiving, which is the starting point of living a rich life now. You are rich. I am rich. Let's realize it and act appropriately. Joshua If you prefer to read the story to your children yourself, here is the text I read: https://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/alcott/thanksgiving/thanksgiving.html  Here are a few poem and prayers of Thanksgiving you may enjoy as well: O Lord, that lends me life, Lend me a heart replete with thankfulness! ~~William Shakespeare 1564-1616 May all who share these gifts today Be blessed by Thee, we humbly pray. What God gives and what we take 'Tis a gift for Christ his sake;

On today's Friday Q&A we discuss: I've made enormous progress; how do I keep going towards FI? Should I switch states to be closer to family? What does Joshua think about Brazil? How do you handle stress and panic attacks? Enjoy! Joshua To join me on next week's show, go here: https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance 

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