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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that there was something wrong with me.” – Glennon Doyle In a world that often feels like it’s spinning wildly, where each day brings a new set of challenges and each challenge a new set of doubts, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that we are not enough. This notion, as Glennon Doyle poignantly points out, is not a reflection of […]

“I think it is possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary.” – Elon Musk We all have a choice: to settle for the ordinary or to strive for the extraordinary. This choice is not about our inherent abilities or circumstances but about our mindset and the actions we take every day. It doesn’t mean that we have to try and be the next Elon, but it does empower us to live an exceptional life; […]

“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” – Viktor E. Frankl At WellsFaber, we understand that our reactions to life’s challenges significantly shape our experiences. This is especially true when it comes to our financial planning, where emotions can sometimes cloud our judgement, leading to less-than-ideal outcomes in how we react to both lucrative and challenging […]

“We are all pattern-seeking creatures, but sometimes our pattern-seeking goes too far.” – Daniel Kahneman Have you ever found yourself sitting at your desk, staring at a screen filled with charts, graphs, and an endless stream of financial data (just think of the recent elections!). You’re on the hunt for patterns, for that elusive secret formula that will turn your goal into a goldmine. You’re convinced that if you just look hard enough, you’ll find the […]

“It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.” – Charles Spurgeon   When we think about financial success, it’s easy to get lost in the numbers—the size of our paycheck, the balance in our bank account, the returns on our investments. But as the saying goes, it’s not about how much money you have but how much you enjoy it. This is part of how we understand the concept […]

“The greatest wealth is to live content with little.” – Plato   Plato’s words ring true across the centuries, reminding us that true prosperity is not just about the size of our bank accounts, but about our relationship with what we have. As we navigate the complexities of working with our wealth in healthy ways, it’s important to remember that our relationships – particularly our family relationships – play a significant role in shaping that contentment. […]

“Emotions are not a luxury, they are a means of survival.” – Arlie Russell Hochschild   We were inspired by a recent post on LinkedIn by Dr Susan David, Harvard Psychologist and TED Speaker. She was talking about display rules and how they shape our choices. Historically, our society has been shaped by “display rules” – implicit or explicit norms about which emotions are appropriate for one to feel and express. These rules often have a […]

“You need to learn how to select your thoughts just the same way you select your clothes every day. This is a power you can cultivate.” – Elizabeth Gilbert   There’s a more intimate force at play in our financial lives: our own inner dialogue. The voice in our head that critiques our every financial move, that whispers doubts and fears about our money management abilities. This inner critic can be a formidable obstacle on the […]

“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.” – E. E. Cummings In our achievement-driven culture, where success is often measured by material wealth and social status, it’s easy to fall into the trap of undermining our self-confidence. The pressure to constantly achieve and the fear of failure can be overwhelming, especially in the age of social media, where everyone seems to have everything […]

“A creative life is an amplified life. It’s a bigger life, a happier life, an expanded life, and a hell of a lot more interesting life.” – Elizabeth Gilbert Creativity, often cloaked in mystery and misconceptions, is not the exclusive domain of artists, writers, or musicians. It’s an innate quality within us all, waiting to be unlocked and explored. Many believe they lack creativity, not realising that it’s not a lack of ability but a discomfort […]