The key to attaining financial freedom is not a magical secret, but a simple principle you've heard since childhood - consistency.

Although it sounds simple enough, keeping a steady and disciplined approach to your financial decisions isn’t always easy, especially when the news cycle is brimming with reasons to trade now instead of invest long term.

However, two big reasons to remain consistent are the added bonus of compound interest and the fact you alone wield the power to control your financial outcomes. Using a written budget and investment strategies that match your long-term financial goals will help make consistency more achievable.

In this episode, John highlights the power of consistency and how your financial decisions influence your success or failure.

In this episode, you’ll also hear:

• Understanding financial success doesn’t happen overnight
• A systematic approach to investing
• Main differences between traders vs. investors

[00:02:12] Approaching your finances in a hot or cold fashion will slow your progress versus staying focused and disciplined toward the goals you've set for yourself.

[00:03:27] When you're spending money on something that you enjoy but that others may see as frivolous, there's nothing wrong with that, as long as it was properly accounted for within the budget.

[00:07:47] To do this with your investments, you have to develop a steady temperament where you don't get worked up by the news of the day or the internet clickbait that you encounter.

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