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R&R–Reading & Relaxation

I would like almost nothing more right now than to be in the Bahamas, sitting in a beach chair next to the water, reading a good book. That, to me, is the best mix of true relaxation and wholesome entertainment or enlightenment. But because I’m not there, I will settle for listening to an audiobook (or educational podcast) while I work.

Hey, reading (and getting educated in general) can change your life! How do I know? Because it’s happened to me.

Back in the day, every weekday afternoon I would listen to a radio talk show whose host was a therapist that shall remain nameless. She gave advice to callers who were brave (or senseless, depending on how you looked at it) enough to ask her for some. She was blunt; she never sugar coated anything. I would never call her. 

Anyway, eventually that program was replaced with another, and that is where I “met” the man who would give me the knowledge to change my financial life for the better–Dave Ramsey. Listening to his program (and subsequently reading his books) has given me the knowledge and motivation to forever better my monetary situation.

Reading (and getting educated in general) can change your life! Gee, that sounds familiar. So don’t feel guilty about doing some “casual” reading or tuning in to a podcast. If you're looking for something to read that outlines a simple and easy-to-understand way to get in charge or your finances, check out this book. And if you want to do more than read about it (perhaps you want talk to someone who can help), reach out to Wattson@MyDiscoveryDestination.com

You never know what a little good information can do.

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