Being in the property investing community, I’m sure I speak for many of us when I say that it can be quite easy at times to measure wealth on objective scales ie like no.of properties we own, actual equity in the properties, monthly net positive cash flow from our BTLs/HMOs/SA units etc etc.
Whilst monetary wealth is super important to create in order to afford us freedom of choice, to look after our health, our loved ones, to enjoy our leisure time, indulge at times, and to give generously etc….there is another crucial measure of wealth. And to paraphrase the words of one of my favourite virtual mentors, here it is,
“Wealth is not a state of bank account nor a material checklist, it’s a state of mind and of being”. – Darren Hardy
And here’s my take on what Darren meant by this – At this time of year, as we surround ourselves with loved ones, and the afford ourselves the time to really engage with them, it’s the perfect time to consider how wealthy are you really? To love and be loved. To feast, drink, laugh and be merry with your family and friends. That’s a real and meaningful measure of wealth.
So wherever your property journey got you to financially by the end of 2018, take the time to consider your wealth in other areas of life, and be intentional about making the most of your time with loved ones at this magical time of year.
P.S. During this exact week last year I shared a post about “Presents Or Presence This Christmas’ which may be appreciated at this time.
http://adaeroproperty.com/week-51-presents-or-presence-this-christmas/
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas.