WHY I DO WHAT I DO

Several years ago, I decided to go back for a master’s degree. My wife and I had never carried debt, but in this season, we decided to do what many of our friends had done and take on significant debt to go to a school in a different state. It was a very good school, but it was also a lot of debt.

After a couple months of being in classes, I sat in on an interview with a professor of leadership. One student asked, “Is the debt we are taking on worth the degree we are acquiring?” The professor’s response was “No. If you are taking on debt to acquire this degree, stop. Go get a job and take one class at a time.”

I knew what the professor said was true in my head and had the guilt and overwhelming sense of burden to prove it, but I needed someone to tell me the hard truth.

It is clear to me; I am not alone. We all need someone to tell us the truth about our choices. I am in this role because I have experienced the consequences of being tempted to compromise on my financial goals. I now know the value of having someone in your corner, providing guidance, telling you the truth, and cheering you on toward your goals. That’s who I endeavor to be for our clients.