Contrary to How it Sometimes Comes Off

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Whenever I bring up money, some people seem to take it as bragging. Let me be clear—it's not. I'll hear comments like, "Glad it worked out for you," or, "Well, not everyone's situation is the same." And while that's true, it misses the point. I'm not talking about money as a trophy. I'm talking about money as a tool—one that gives you an edge when life throws curveballs. Think of life as being on a massive ship. Say, the Titanic. You're at the mercy of the captain, the crew, the weather, and countless other factors you can't control. Your safety depends on the ship staying afloat. But here's the catch: most of that is outside of your hands. That's where savings and financial planning come in. It's not about showing off. It's about building your own lifeboat. Whether it's early retirement, surviving a stretch of unemployment, or covering a sudden car repair, having that financial cushion means you're not entirely at the mercy of the ship. So, when I harp on saving it's not, "Look at me." It's, "Look at what you can do for yourself." Because when everything else goes wrong, control over your financial position can be the difference between sinking with the ship, or rowing away from the wreckage in your own dinghy. And you know what? Truth is. When I get to the shoreline, I want you right there alongside me to tell the news crew about what happened and how we both got away and lived to tell our harrowing tale. Together! That's what it's about. And beyond that. Not only am I telling you that you should build a dinghy. I'm sharing the blueprints with you in case you don't know how. If it really were about bragging? I'd be rowing away from you with a wave and a smirk as the last bubble broke the surface while the ship disappeared from sight.