By Jaye Kenzie

We’re talking from a financial aspect…

This is something we can all relate to and talk about. Our lives are filled with ups, downs, errors, trials and tribulations. Recently one of my business associates asked me “If you could go back 30 years what would you tell yourself.” This was a very interesting question that required some thought before I could answer. We all had those could’ve, should’ve and would’ve right?

Well, when I look back at it now, all I can do now is smile, laugh and say to myself “WTF WAS I THINKING.“lol…

I recall being the age of 15 and learning fundamentals of self-investing, business and entrepreneurship. I recall spending time at many books stores (“Yes book stores”) reading and conversating with like-minded individuals. One particular individual I met at that time was an older gentleman who gave me two books titled; “Common-sense & The Priciple of basic investing. He told me if I follow the basic rules throughout my life I will put myself in a great financial position when I get his age..(He was 60 yrs old.) I get chocked up when I think about this…RIP Mr. Wright… “Thank you Forever!!!”

I don’t want to sound like it’s been all icing on a cake. I experienced the good, bad and ugly of investing and business however, I always was able to remind myself of the basic and get back on track. Here’s the Number 1 Rule in investing “Pay Yourself First.” I’m going to leave you with that to think about! I will follow up with my quote in a week from now…

So getting back to what I would tell myself if I could go back 30 years…( Two things)

#1- I shouldn’t have sold my Google Stock – IPO Back in 2004 was $85 PS (my buy in)

#2- I shouldn’t have sold my Amazon Stock- IPO Back in 1997 was $18 PS (my buy in)

We’ll that’s my two,“What would I tell myself)…lol…but hey “It is what it is” Like Denzel quote ” I’m still Winning”

So I would love to here your “What would I tell myself” comments, remarks, etc.