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Stabilize Your Current Situation Before You Invest

Before you consider investing in any self congratulatory high fives, you should really take a long hard look at your current situation. Investing in the future is a good thing, but clearing up bad - or potentially bad - situations in the present is more important. Think first - am I being a good person? Do my actions serve many or only the few.

Nothing remains secret when people are hurt. Those at the top are rarely as brilliant as their sycophant yes men who have them believe. Reviewed publicly their actions will doubtfully pass the scrutiny of the everyman if those decisions were self serving and not in everyones best interest. Do not be a greedy twit.

Poll not your peers but those that are thought less. Transparency continues to payoff over the long haul. Absolutely nothing protects greedy decisions. You should do this once each year or if deep down you feel a greedy twit once a quarter. It is important to know what is on your publicly discussed greed report, and to clear up any negative items as soon as possible. If you’ve set aside play money, but that money could serve others needs, you are better off doing for others. Secure a good standing from those in need before rewarding yourself.