I Need To Change
An excerpt from Life After Bankruptcy by Seth Hanson
How did you feel when you left the courthouse after your meeting with the bankruptcy trustee? Relieved? Embarrassed? Satisfied? Excited at the chance to start over?
All of these feelings are normal. However, in the thousand-plus cases I’ve handled, I’ve never had a client tell me they understood the hard part was just starting. Your financial problems probably didn’t happen as a result of just one mistake or misstep. And your financial problems won’t be “fixed” by simply filing for bankruptcy.
So, what are you going to do now?
There are some very specific steps that you must take at this point in your life, not just to avoid another bankruptcy in the future, but to experience the true joy of financial freedom. I want you to do more than just avoid a future bankruptcy or excessive debt. I want you to be able to live life in a way you might not have imagined.
Most of life follows the 80/20 rule. 80% is personal behavior, and 20% is knowing what to do. Most of us know we need to do certain things to be healthier, more So, what are you going to do now?
There are some very specific steps that you must take at this point in your life, not just to avoid another bankruptcy in the future, but to experience the true joy of financial freedom. I want you to do more than just avoid a future bankruptcy or excessive debt. I want you to be able to live life in a way you might not have imagined.
Most of life follows the 80/20 rule.
80% is personal behavior, and 20% is knowing what to do. Most of us know we need to do certain things to be healthier, more financially secure, more organized, etc., but we usually don’t change our behavior.
So, just how are you going to avoid slipping back into your old ways? The best solution is to change your behavior by replacing old practices with new ones – new approaches and patterns that will lead you and your family to financial freedom and peace of mind.
While it is important to realize the need for personal change, it is equally important to not get bogged down in the quagmire of shame or to beat yourself up over the past. Those feelings can become a roadblock to the very change you need.
If you would like more information, contact a Fairfield bankruptcy attorney.
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