The worst thing about 2020 isn't what you think
/The absolute worst thing about 2020 isn't what you think it is.
Almost everyone I know suffered some form of hardship in 2020.
It’s not an exaggeration to say that 2020 has been the worst year for the majority of people around the world.
People have lost loved ones.
People have lost jobs, income and savings.
People have suffered unprecedented levels of loneliness.
People in many countries have been more divided than ever.
Marriages broke apart at a higher rate than ever in recent history.
Suicides numbers are alarmingly high, as are cases of depression.
These are all terrible things which happened in 2020 and continue to happen.
But none of these things are the worst thing that could happen to you in 2020.
The worst thing is: you learned nothing.
The worst thing is: you didn’t see 2020 as a wakeup call to make radical changes to your life.
The worst thing is: you didn’t reassess priorities in your life.
The worst thing is: you didn’t see this as an opportunity to hit the reset button.
The worst thing is: you’re not actively working on a plan to diversify your income and protect your savings.
The worst thing is: thinking that just because someone invented the Gregorian calendar, everything will get better come 1 January 2021.
The worst thing is: you’re not using the last 3 weeks of the year to write a detailed plan for your life in 2021.
2020 has been a massive wakeup call for me personally.
I have lost family members.
I experienced unprecedented levels of stress at work.
I experienced unprecedented levels of financial outflow.
I saw these (and other) developments as a massive wake-up call early in the year.
I discovered a newfound level of appreciation for family.
I came to the realization that supporting family members and helping address their needs is my number 1 priority.
I realized that the more stress I experience, the more critical is it for me to take care of my health.
I confirmed to myself the importance of “protecting the downside” of my wealth.
As we approach the end of 2020:
I feel that I’ve grown closer to family than I have been for years.I feel that I’ve deepened my relationships with people I consider to be lifelong friends.
I’ve become much more discerning of my social circle: quality over quantity.
I’m healthier and fitter today that I have ever been (yes, ever).
Despite the lockdowns, I now enjoy spending more time at home.
I am more confident in my abilities to generate income.
I am more confident in my investment strategy to protect & growth my wealth.
So I urge you to do the same: dedicate time in the last 3 weeks of 2020 to reflect, reassess, and plan (in detail) what changes you’re going to do.
This is not about “new year’s resolutions”.
This is about radical life-altering changes in priorities, relationships, direction, effort and goals.
Good luck.
Tony
