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Independent Financial adviser specialising in retirement Planning. Passionate about helping people enjoy their ideal lifestyle. Founder and Director of Best Life Financial Planning Ltd.

Day 2: 3 Topics I Am Exploring In My Life Right Now
Written by Joe Froud

There are 3 topics I am actively thinking about a lot these days:

Topic #1: How our cognitive biases affect our decision making around money - and what can be done about it.

I've seen first hand how cognitive biases influence my client's decision making. I'm not immune personally either, I regularly notice the biases in myself.

My hope is that over the next couple of years, as I continue to learn more and more, I'll be able to help my clients make more rational and considered decisions.

Topic #2: Observable and Hidden Metrics

I first got interested in the subject of observable and hidden metrics when I went down a rabbit hole of reading every personal finance and money related book I could get my hands on a few years ago.

Since then, it's a subject that I've become fascinated by as I think we can all sometimes focus too much on observable metrics and not enough on hidden metrics.

Examples of Observable metrics - How big your house is, your status in a group, what car you drive, the Rolex on your wrist.

Examples of Hidden metrics - Peace of mind, quality of relationships, quality of your sleep, your ability to stay present during a conversation with a loved one.

P.S. I have nothing against Rolex's or big houses, you do you!

Topic #3: Becoming a better leader

I also have an interest in learning more about Leadership.

I've somehow found myself in a position of being a proper grown up with staff and Children. But my leadership knowledge and skills are limited. Maybe one day the kids will actually listen to me.

It would be great to connect with other people who are interested in these same topics—so if any of the above resonates, feel free to reach out!