Learning, building, mentoring.
Question 1: How do I want to celebrate this year? Based on my energy and intention. Completing another trip around the sun has brought a deeper sense of clarity around how I choose to celebrate milestones. Every year I find myself with this dilemma: to celebrate or not to celebrate? I enjoy gathering with people,... Continue Reading →
We're in the heart of summer. You may be among those wishing it was over. Dealing with heatwaves, sweating, sticky body parts, and sleepless nights. You may be among those who wish it would last forever. Endless sunny days, taking every gust of wind while walking by the seaside, having cold drinks while sitting at... Continue Reading →
Back in 2010 I was a vegetarian and I often complained about how hard it was to find tasty places to eat out that were not just potatoes and mushrooms or a big chunk of fried cheese to wildly age my then younger heart. Attempting to ease my pain, a colleague from those years recommended... Continue Reading →
Hello beautiful people, I recently had a moment of reflection while taking a break after my calisthenics training. I’m currently studying three finance subjects at university, and with my first midterm exam coming up, I decided to revisit effective study techniques. What I realized is that the neuroscience behind effective studying is the exact same... Continue Reading →
When you stop to think about someone who is financially successful you might think of luxury, a certain amount of money in the bank, perhaps a particular way of dressing or a specific type of car. In my work with diverse people who want to get better at finances, I can tell you that these... Continue Reading →
In this piece I walked you through 4 levels of Financial Maturity and the practical steps to take in each. To know in which level you are, you can take my quiz here. You will get the results immediately. After that, you can come back to this artcile and explore the ideas and steps in... Continue Reading →
Financial maturity goes beyond monetary success; it encompasses emotional alignment with one’s values. True growth involves understanding and evolving through earning, saving, investing, and sharing while enjoying life’s results and legacy.
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 →
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 →
Maria Lasprilla 