Perfection is never the goal, progress is

Posted by Marilyn Suey | Aug 3, 2022 | Career & Money | 0 |

Perfection is never the goal, progress is

Babies suck their thumbs, kids pick their noses, teenagers yell at Mom, and some adults tap their feet or bite their nails. Habits, especially bad ones, are inescapable. As soon as we’ve quit one, another has formed to remind us that more work can always be done. There are, of course, also good habits like checking one’s bank account for fraudulent charges or going to the gym every day at 5:30 pm. Habits help us stay accountable and identify opportunities for self improvement.

Did you know that it takes two weeks to form a habit? By focusing on the steps that lead to achieving the habit, you will be more consistent, and successful in forming the habit.

As an example, if your desired habit is going to the gym daily, change clothes as soon as you get home, grab water, and leave the house. If you want a reminder to take something with you before you leave the house, place the car key on top of it.

It’s also easier to form healthy habits if you break them down into smaller accomplishments and goals. Don’t focus on losing 50 pounds or going to the gym for 90 minutes every day. Focus on a 20-minute home workout after dinner to start or biking a few miles on the weekends. Forming small habits is much easier and less daunting than tackling the result.

Don’t forget that there will always be setbacks, as there are with any goal or progress being made. Sometimes you need a cheat day, sometimes a break from your routine; either way, don’t beat yourself up about it. Everyone has those days and it’s okay to take a step back occasionally. Stay focused, stay determined, and continue your routine tomorrow. Remember that perfection is never the goal, progress is.

Everyone is different, and everyone will form their own habits on their own timeline. Find what works best for you and strive to build new habits and end bad ones. Let’s all improve ourselves and our actions to create the best version of ourselves.

About The Author

Marilyn Suey

Marilyn Suey is a nationally recognized Financial Educator, Author, Speaker, and Wealth Manager. She has a deep passion for supporting her clients who are business owners, entrepreneurs and health care professionals to build their businesses, as well as to design their personal financial blueprint that can help guide them on the road toward financial independence. Marilyn’s specialization lies in the cross-section of general management/leadership, finance, and marketing providing her clients customized strategies and solutions to define and design their personal financial blueprint. The blueprint process includes planning for Wealth Accumulation; Wealth Protection; and Wealth Preservation, 3 key milestone goals on your journey toward financial independence. In addition, Marilyn is building a community, called “Savvy Women”, to provide education, awareness, community and collaboration among women who are liked minded. She started with a small group of women in mid 2015 and now has expanded that first group to well over 100 members. She is actively collaborating with other women leaders to deliver value added information such that this community can take control of their work, their wealth and their worth, (Please see reference to book below) She works closely with a select team of advocates and specialists, who are attorneys, CPAs, Mortgage Advisors, and Property and Casualty Advisors, among others to support her clients’ goals and objectives. She is a successful private investor and manages a tri-generation family portfolio of investments. Marilyn has held senior executive roles in the technology industry, including several start-up companies; one that achieved public company status; and another that was acquired by an international telecommunications company. Her 30 years of corporate experience have provided her the management insight to be an advisor to her clients and their families. Marilyn is a life-long learner; from her dual degrees in Applied Math and Economics from the University of California at Berkeley, to her MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania to earning her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM designation. MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS Member, Financial Planning Association and Northern California Planned Giving Council Non-Profit Board Member Senior Services Northern California, affiliated with the Northern California Presbyterian Homes and Services Books “36 Quick Tips for Savvy Women-Taking Control of Your Work; Your Wealth; Your Worth” Marilyn Suey is a registered representative with, and securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, LLC, a registered investment advisor. Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, LLC. and The Diamond Group Wealth Advisors are separate entities from LPL Financial. CA Insurance License #0E01981 For our 2nd opinion service, please contact Marilyn at Marilyn.suey@diamondgroupwealthadvisors.com.

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