Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Are You an Expert?


How many books have your read recently? How many articles have you read online? One fellow I have heard says that if you have read three books on any subject, you will have more knowledge about that one subject than 98% of the population and are considered an “expert.” I am not sure what I think about that, but if you think about it, that may be true. Some people only have interest in one area of life, but others have many, many areas of life that pique their interest.

When it comes to retirement and preparing for it, there are tons and tons of places to read up on the subject. Whether it be a blog about retirement or a book about retirement, the possibilities are endless. Some people are self-taught experts; others have had years and years of college or real life experience in the retirement arena. No matter where you fall in this spectrum, any information you have may be something another person could use in their retirement preparation years or in their actual retirement living years. How many times have you been talking with someone and a subject comes up, they share an experience or information they have on that subject, and you realize that it is something you have never heard or even thought of? That is where networking and experience sharing plays a big part in the information we gather regarding our retirement plans. Even if you don’t happen to agree with or believe what they say, it surely can’t hurt to listen to them and then make your own decision on the subject. Perhaps you have something you wish to share. If so, then why not do it? Everyone has something to say. Obviously, it depends on your audience, but if you are able to share information or ideas on any particular subject and are able to do it in a coherent, sane, and believable manner, there is always someone out there who will listen. This doesn’t mean you should just be making things up, but it does mean that if you have something that is a viable option when it comes to retirement planning or preparation, feel free to share it here on our blog. I am always open to hearing what people have to say on the subject.

Living the life I want to live,
Becky

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