Whoever said stubbornness was a bad trait?
According to a study in Barron’s this week, having a strong-willed mindset can actually boost your life expectancy. It seems that a touch of tenacity—or maybe even stubbornness—can be an asset, not just to live longer but also for your money matters. Sometimes, digging in your heels and sticking to a financial plan despite the day-to-day scary headlines or economic fluctuations can be the secret sauce to achieving your biggest goals and dreams.
Stubbornness doesn’t have to mean refusing to change; let’s reframe it as resilience. When it comes to the long-term vision for your life, where could a little extra persistence serve you well? Whether it’s holding firm on savings goals or strategizing for future generational wealth, a determined mindset, like the centenarians of Cilento, can keep you thriving.
Curious about how to harness this trait for both your lifespan and financial health? Check out these articles and share with all the other potentially stubborn people you know! Here’s to living—and investing—willfully.
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