by Michael Isom | Mar 22, 2018 | Thoughts on Financial Security
Oh, the grind of education. Yes, I said it, The Grind of Education. Question for me then becomes, how do you define Grind? Elementary? Fun for me. Not a grind Middle School? A grind for me at first 9th and 10th grade? A grind at first 11th and 12th, College? Not a...
by Michael Isom | Mar 14, 2018 | Thoughts on Financial Security
There I was 30,000 feet above the ground flying back from Kansas with my beautiful bride, Wendy Lu. Oh, how I love her. Oh ya, I’m writing an email, Oops got totally sidetracked when I thought of her. Almost 25 years and I am more in love with her today than I have...
by Michael Isom | Mar 9, 2018 | Thoughts on Financial Security
Do you remember the day you were conceived? Yes, the day of conception. I don’t. But what I do know is this Big Massive Truth: I was 1 of 300 million little sperm to make it. 300,000,000 : 1 I made it. You made it. We made it. Can you hear me? Can you really...
by Michael Isom | Mar 1, 2018 | Thoughts on Financial Security
I distinctly remember middle school and early high school years being frustrating as hell; I was confused as to where I fit in and had such low self-confidence. You see I had a “story” about my physical body. I was “skinny” and I would tell myself that was not a...
by Michael Isom | Feb 26, 2018 | Thoughts on Financial Security
Recently one of my clients shared with me the passing of one of their siblings. We all know it’s not a matter of if, but that of when? I’m 46. Just less than 1/2 of my life having been experienced so far. I’ve had 9 clients pass in the last 18 years. My wife’s...
by Michael Isom | Feb 16, 2018 | Thoughts on Financial Security
I can always produce my way out of it. Have you ever said this or felt this way? I’m reminded this morning of the principle, Easy Hard, Hard Easy. For years of my life, I would say, I can always produce my way out of it. Have you ever said this or felt this way? In...
by Michael Isom | Dec 8, 2017 | Thoughts on Financial Security
Here Is What I Learned. Yes, it’s true, I fell victim to the Scarcity Mindset. It did overpower me. Has it overpowered you? What are you doing or could you do to ensure it does not happen to you? Why would I risk so much? Why would you? This question as to why...
by Michael Isom | Dec 5, 2017 | Thoughts on Financial Security
I’m going to get Real, Raw and Relevant with you on this one. I’m writing this on December 4th, 2017. Why am I stating the date like this? Because today is my 24th Wedding Anniversary. 24 years ago, at the oh so young age of 22, Wendy and I said...
by Michael Isom | Nov 21, 2017 | Thoughts on Financial Security
TIME COLLAPSES WHEN YOU FOLLOW THESE 4 STEPS TO SECURE YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE… A client and I were visiting today and he stated to me a few things he wanted in his life financially. I listened and took notes. Then I said to him, are you sure? Puzzled he...
by Michael Isom | Nov 21, 2017 | Thoughts on Financial Security
Trust No One With Your Money! There, I said it and I’ve been saying it for years: “Trust no one with your money.” This holiday season I am Thankful, Appreciative, and Celebrate the fact that I am aware. Yes, I am thankful for my health and my...
