Another fable which I found great meaning in today's lifestyle despite the call for shifting our gear should we failed to divert our mindset into prosperity. I think the good effect that I am staying with my baby is the very main thought that I emerge myself into watching stories which serve as a great turning point in one's life.
As I have shared before the story of the "Three Little Pigs" wherein building their houses had something to do with the "foundation" in itself as a recap, the two little pigs built their houses made of stick and straw while the other pig built his house made of bricks, hence when the wolf came who huff, puff and blew the two houses without a strong foundation, the two scared pigs have to run for their lives.
Some may be familiar with "the ant and the grasshopper" just yet?
In the story, the ants were "working as a team, preparing for the winter". They were storing food because they knew when it's time to relax they could enjoy it likewise they would have something to eat, to drink, and to make themselves comfortable, most of all safe and secured. It took them perhaps the whole summer to store food, slowly but surely. They were working as a team. Busy buddies as always.
On the other hand, the grasshopper, who liked to chill around, served as the musician for the ants while they were storing food. The grasshopper with his violin and epic music will surely improve his career in the music industry because it's what he wanted to do however he forgot one thing. "Preparation takes time" when it comes to his BASIC NEEDS like food and shelter so to speak.
Just like how my baby prepared for his "tea party" he started putting those plastic cups and bowls in preparation for his friends who will be coming over.
One ant reminded him whether he had stored anything for winter and the grasshopper was simply smiling, singing to his heart's content. So relaxed. Now seeing this reality to what is happening in the world today and in our day-to-day existence, are we not living the same like the grasshopper or like the ants?
*What if the pandemic will last until 7 years? How are you going to prepare? Will you just be like the grasshopper who is still lazing around and didn't do anything at all to prepare for the winter?
Looking in depth into how we could prepare ourselves when "Black Swan" comes as well, being able to invest our hard earned money to the right vehicle is an advantage. Equities and Bonds are my personal choices apart from cryptocurrency as it is advisable not to put all our eggs in one basket thus "Diversification" is the key.
Likewise, being a policy holder of Philamlife, had a chance to attend our convention with sir Rex Mendoza, CEO of Rampver Financials.
Some people I knew still did not change their lifestyle and still in debt just to show off. It is not about what they can't and can afford wherein they were sort of controlled by money per se but it actually boiled down to a lack of Financial Education and prosperity mindset" and this takes time to invest into paying ourselves first.
Remember also how Joseph from the bible story saved Egypt from famine? It took him 7 long years to prepare the country right? so looking back to where we are now, how are we going to prepare as well should this pandemic will end 7 years from now?
I hope we won't be like the grasshopper who still did not do anything at all. I think what we are experiencing right now is a call for more productivity and that we must "work our best for future reference"
It's everyone's knowledge, from the story itself, when winter came, the grasshopper was cold and hungry and didn't have anything at all. He realized what a fool he had been for not heading the advice of the ant. Ashamed yet no option left, he tried to knock at the ant's house begging for something.
Now end the story in not more than 80 words with the following questions.
If you were the ant, will you let him in? Why or why not? (30 words)
If you were the grasshopper, would you still laze around when you know that winter will be coming?(25 words)
In connection to your finances, how do you think the story of the ant and the grasshopper serves as an eye-opener for those who do not prepare on the seasons of their lives? (25 words)
*bloomberg's article regarding the end of the pandemic
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-04/when-will-covid-pandemic-end-near-me-vaccine-coverage-calculatorthe rest of the images used are mine
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It is now clear that l will never get tired of getting inspired by you and your tiny little stories and it's all because it makes us to think and embrace reality. Linking this post to the story of Joseph was a fabulous move and l love it.
Now, back to the question;
1... I will definitely let him in but it won't JUST HAPPEN. Just like Joseph, he saw sincerity in the face of his brothers when they realized what they did and l will surely look out for that sincerity in the face of anyone before giving them a helping hand. Else, they will remain a liability forever.
2.... Being lazy is unacceptable for me so, anything that will make me to feel lazy would always be beaten to shame because l'm not the type to stand and stare while opportunities fly away from my reach. Personally, if l was the grasshopper, l would have started prepairing for the next period of draught.
3.... I know how my age mates would be thinking whenever they get to know of how diversified l'm trying to place my finance. But, l know that l can do better. I believe that l need to do better so, inasmuch as l'm diversifying into various areas,l believe that it needs to be improved over time so, getting a stable job for a start would be a good way to diversify my Investment as much as possible.
Well Done Ma. Heheh... Financial Knowledge is important in all areas