Learning, building, mentoring.
How ironic, I think in hindsight. I am home, making myself breakfast. I try, for the umpteenth time, to draw a heart of milk in my coffee. Some sort of shape comes out. It's imperfect. It works as a reminder to myself: Embrace imperfection. Life feels smoother when you do. As I am doing and... Continue Reading →
In a recent financial mentoring session I was helping the client decide how to build her portfolio. We did the profile analysis, to understand her risk tolerance, we looked at the different instrument options and it was time to make decisions. When I asked how she wanted to divide her money into those different options,... Continue Reading →
Last summer I started craving ice. Was it the temperature? That's what I thought. Then I found myself eating a whole tray of ice in the middle of winter days. By March I went for a medical checkup. I had read somewhere it could be a sign of anemia. An issue I've had before. The... Continue Reading →
One of the most unique experiences I’ve had recently as a financial mentor was when I was offered to coach a financial advisor. I was a bit afraid. The essence of my mentoring is based on the fact that financial challenges are rarely a problem of numbers, and mostly a problem of the heart. Yet,... Continue Reading →
A satisfying life is not the same as a glamorous life. It can be a good cup of coffee… It can be intellectually stimulating work… It's good times in good company… And a fine walk in the park. A satisfying life is a wealthy life. One where wealth is built in the little moments and... Continue Reading →
During at networking event yesterday which took place at a gallery the host proposed the following activity: In small groups each member would think of an important question we were grappling with in our lives or businesses. We'd then grab a number from a bag -bingo style-and head over to the painting marked with the... Continue Reading →
There’s this pattern I’ve been noticing in more detail lately: when physical emotions are so similar but when explored carefully we find they represent neighbouring yet different feelings. At times they may be an amalgamation of different and even seemingly opposing feelings. I could venture into explaining from the literature and videos I’ve read on... Continue Reading →
Hustle, hustle, hustle. It is a very common word among startups, entrepreneurs, and business-driven individuals. I get the chills when I hear it. The idea of rushing and pushing and making constant noise repels me. A year has passed since I put my actions where my words were and finally started my solopreneur journey as... Continue Reading →
I find myself discussing very existential topics in my job as a financial mentor. That is because of my own nature and because I believe finding purpose for our money typically comes with asking ourselves fundamental questions of what we want and need today, and what we may want and need tomorrow. One such topic... Continue Reading →
5 months into my self-employed journey and I want to share some of my milestones with you!🥳 First clients - Everyone said this was the hardest and I agree - it is hard to find and close those first, so it is important to celebrate. I am very excited of the progress we have made... Continue Reading →
Maria Lasprilla 