Loosey Goosey

Time in equals money out, as in if I put the time into something, there will be a financial reward for my efforts. This is a misunderstood concept and the money monster Loosey Goosey capitalizes on the lack of clarity in the message and can keep a person chasing their tail feathers for the duration, in other words, for life. I will give you an example: I want to maintain my weight with the ultimate goal being health and wellness. I decide that I will exercise and eat well, this requires me to be intentional and consciencious with my choices. The questions that must be asked are: what do I want, what do I need to do, how will I know I have it, in other words, how will I measure outcomes? Time in: 27 minutes cardio, 300 calories burned, done. Next step, breakfast, time in approximately 15 minute, 2 eggs, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 slice toast, 340 calories consumed, done. In this simple equation, I am already off track with my time in and calories out being skewed, an imbalance and the beginning of distortion has started. If this continues, I will not maintain my weight, I will gain weight and at a rate commensurate with my rather rapid consumption of easily eaten foods. Here is what I am driving at~wellness is no accident and neither is wealth. If you don't know how to get fit or make money, check out the experts in your given field and how they have achieved mastery. So here we go, let's wade into the deep waters of learning together...being a student of a master is important, with watching and skill acquisition as the goal, mimicry is an initial step toward honing the admirable skills. Mimicry, however, can become the tail that wags the proverbial dog and the money monster loosey goosey would have the student persue excellence outside of self perennially, meaning taking course upon course and looking for a magic bullet and never really leaving the shallow end of the pool. Investment in mastery may seem expensive at first AND well worth the effort, just as 27 minutes invested in cardiovascular exercise is slightly uncomfortable and ultimately rewarding, the payoff far outweighs the effort. What is difficult and breathtaking at the outset eventually becomes comfortable with ease, as novice becomes masterful. I must, you must, know, be conscious of...everything, yes everything you say and want, and what you are willing to do to have it. Kill loosey goosey and grab hold of self awareness, let it be your master.