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No vision for the future “There is nothing like a dream to create the future.” - Victor Hugo I’ve known some people who were so absorbed in having fun today that they don’t think beyond the next party, the next cruise, or the next ski trip. They want all they can get, and they want it now. To them, money is only valuable if it meets their immediate desires. I’ve known a few of these people who lied, stole, and cheated to get what they want. Sure, we can all find excuses to explain why we do the dumb things we do, and I’ve either heard or used most of the ones about neglecting to do any financial planning. But when I think of these excuses, I remember a single mom who charted a course for her son’s future even though she has very modest means, or a couple with a disabled child who found resources they (and I) never knew existed, or a lady whose husband had a heart attack when he was in his mid-40s, without disability and with no income for months. She looked at the reality of their situation, found the help she needed, and boldly made decisions that kept their family on solid financial ground. Heroes all. Story of the Two Sons "But what do you think about this? A man with two sons told the older boy, 'Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.' The son answered, 'No, I won't go,' but later he changed his mind and went anyway. Then the father told the other son, 'You go,' and he said, 'Yes, sir, I will.' But he didn't go. Which of the two was obeying his father?" They replied, "The first, of course." Then Jesus explained his meaning: "I assure you, corrupt tax collectors and prostitutes will get into the Kingdom of God before you do. For John the Baptist came and showed you the way to life, and you didn't believe him, while tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even when you saw this happening, you refused to turn from your sins and believe him. Up Next... Day 20 of 40 Days to Make Your Money Count Steps of Change “Someday soon we'll stop to ponder what on earth's this spell we're under? We made the grade and still we wonder who the hell we are.” - Styx, The Grand Illusion