As is customary, with the approach of each New Year there is a timeout to reflect on things of the past. In doing so this year the exercise has been most eye opening. It has left me prayerfully and strategically outlining my future steps as we brace ourselves to enter into 2012. So much so, that I have made a conscious decision to share my personal insights with the Focus on Finance readership.
Many may have either seen or heard about the movie “2012”, wherein the world abruptly comes to an end or at least it seemed abrupt. Initially, people globally were still carrying on in day-to-day mundane activities oblivious to impending doom, even with supernatural earthquakes, floods, temperature changes and other destructive hints all around them. Nevertheless, once global destruction began the expected mass panic, fear, and acts of desperation for survival commenced. Futilely, only a privileged few that were informed and financially positioned to take advantage of a planned escape stood to survive.
While I do not expect 2012 to necessarily be the end of the world. It may nonetheless be pushing us closer to the end of the way of life as we now know it. Now I’m no doom and gloom type of person. In fact, I’m extremely optimistic even in the worst of situations and it has served me well. On the other hand the fact that I am troubled by my personal reflection of the current global economy has me disturbed. As well, so should it you.
During 2011 we have seen the continued deflation of the U.S. dollar as the National Debt increased astronomically, the failing of the European currency, increased inflation, rising unemployment, continued dissatisfaction with the banking industry, Wall Street protests and global political unrest. There are too many events in the daily news to even account for in this column. The proverbial ‘cute’ story shown at the close of any news broadcast is doing less and less to comfort the masses, as they offer no solution from the onslaught of the previous bad news.
During this year I have invested time and resources in search of what the Rich are now doing to hedge themselves in this new financial climate. So let us focus on the global financial state we find ourselves in at the close of this year. It is less about just making a new financial resolution and more of how you will survive as we approach what a growing number of experts and ordinary citizens believe will be an inevitable global financial collapse. One positioned to be of greater magnitude than the depression of the 1920s.
Hopelessness in this hour is not the option for any of us. What you do starting today will determine how your children, family, loved ones make it through the impending financial challenges ahead. Be assured this is not if a crisis is coming, but when will it fully arrive.
Since I’m unaware of this readership’s individual financial status you may wish to seek consultation to evaluate your current financial situation. Remember, I am not a certified financial planner or advisor nor am I providing financial advice here. Still, I am a financial coach with 25 years of experience that is offering insight for use in making independent financial choices for success. Below is an overview of my personal reflections that I felt led to share, even if just to enlighten one other person.
ü A Deeper Financial Awakening: you cannot continue to think in the same manner and get different results. Understand and acknowledge first that we are in a global financial crisis. As such, it impacts every area of life and a new thought pattern is needed to develop a successful strategy.
ü Education on Global Financial Issues: the responsibility to educate yourself on global financial issues is 100% up to you. Also, include your children as they are part of the solution. Here is a hint; neither the government nor mainstream media is providing us with a complete accurate picture.
ü Assess Your Financial Status: this basic financial principal is foundational. This includes calculating what is or could be quickly turned into liquid assets. This also requires that you begin to align assets to get needed items of value. What are these items? Keep reading for an opportunity to learn more about them.
ü Acquire the Right Assets: do you know what it will take to survive a global financial crisis? I can tell you the Rich may be on to something and things that you think are important will probably not be as much.
ü Form Strategic Alliances: after considering the previous steps it may be apparent that you are starting with a deficit. Evaluate your strengths and then look to connect with others like-minded with whom you can find leverage. Believe me you will need to find strength from others.
ü Pray for our Nation: the U.S. was founded and forged as a nation with prayer by our Founding Fathers. When a full financial crisis occurs prayer will no longer be a moral distraction, but highly welcomed by most in this nation. Just think, many of our politicians were negatively impacted by the removal of prayer from the schools and we are now faced with the sad results. So start now!
This is only an initial overview which is meant to be frank enough to raise awareness, spark new actions, and create a new accountability mentality. For instance, stop spending all of your time on Facebook and go produce a financial survival plan.
Just as in the movie “2012” there will be a privileged few who take advantage of this information. If you are one of them then you will want to join me on a free call January 11, 2012. There you can get more specific financial survival steps and learn how I am hedging my family against an impending financial disaster. You can find out more and register now by going to www.WealthContender.com.
© 2011 Ask Yvon is a written by S. Yvon Harper for Focus on Finance, LLC – (513)341-5912. All rights reserved. Contact us at www.FocusOnFinanceOnline.com. Join us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/FocusOnFinance. Readers are strongly urged to consult with a qualified legal or tax advisor to analyze your specific financial situation before application of any advice from this column.
