Financial consciousness is of vast importance in todays world. If you don't think so, then try going one full month without participating in commerce, and document how easy or difficult your life was for that period of time. Are you up for the tasks? I highly doubt it, but you may enjoy the struggles of life from that angle. At any rate. It is imperative that we as a whole become more accountable for our financial futures.
I am fortunate that my Great Grand Mother (I wrote that purposely that way) had the insight to exercise wisdom, and groom me as early as 5-6 years old the importance of financial responsibility. It was during those years that she opened my first bank account with my name on it. Now, will having a bank account make you wealthy, rich, or financially secure? Maybe, maybe not. The fact of the matter though is starting me early in the financial game gave me a little leverage to build on as I continued to navigate, and mature through life.
In addition to the bank account early on. A few years later, my Great Grand Mother made a "financial deal" with me that ultimately changed my life forever. Now, this most valuable "deal" served as part of a foundation that the tenticles spread in various areas of finance, including, but not limited to business, saving, investing, financial planning, and the art of the "deal" to mention a few.
What was the deal? You may be wondering, well the results of the "deal" was simply this: She presented me with an offer that kept me motivated to save money consistently. The "deal" encouraged me to be mindful of where, how, and when I spent money. The "deal" kept me focussed on a long range goal that came into being when I reached the age of 16. Lastly, the "deal" gave me a respect for handling money wisely, planning for the future, as well as acquiring money management skills early in the financial game. Which ultimately, has allowed me to experience life far greater than if I h…
