You’ll Still Be You
Have you heard there's an election coming up? Surprise, surprise, I know! I don't have a magic eight-ball to predict the winner, but I do know one thing for sure: 45% of this country will be elated, and 45% will be devastated. One group will be optimistic about our future, and another terrified. One faction will celebrate wildly and rub it in the other side's faces, while the other faction will cry foul.
I also know one other thing for sure: You'll still be you. You're going to wake up the day after the election with the same family, the same job, the same issues, the same blessings, the same relationships (hopefully), the same opportunities, and the same responsibilities. No matter who wins, you still get to be you.
We're living in a time where we're quick to concede our individual fate to the hands of the electoral college. If our side wins, we'll be successful. If our side loses, we're screwed. That's not just a harmless mindset. That perspective also translates into our actions and behaviors. Instead of viewing our lives through the lens of personal responsibility (and opportunity), we're giving up control and treating ourselves as victims of uncontrollable circumstances.
While it's true there may be implications and consequences if x or y party wins, that doesn't define you or your future. Yes, changes will happen. Yes, things might feel scary. Yes, external forces will impact our journey. But we are still the authors of our stories.
For that reason, I'm a big believer in sticking to the plan. Keep moving forward. Don't let the noise distract you. Do the right things for the right reasons.
If your goal is to pay off debt, pay off debt.
If your goal is to save, save.
If your goal is to become more generous, become more generous.
If your goal is to contribute more to investing, contribute more.
If your goal is to shift careers, shift.
If your goal is to find more marital unity in your finances, keep moving forward together.
When the election dust settles, you'll still be you. Some of you might read this post and roll your eyes. However, I have a feeling many people need to hear this today. Yes, it's intense. Yes, it's scary. Yes, it's important. But your own influence in your life is far greater than any election will ever be. You got this…no matter what happens.
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