Friday, December 20, 2024

Did you leave school feeling unprepared to manage money? Many of us left the classroom with diplomas in hand but little understanding of how to handle real-world finances. Taxes, budgeting, and wealth building are critical life skills—but they’re often missing from traditional education.  

In this week’s episode of LIFE’s Inside Track, we explored the gaps in financial education and how they impact our ability to build wealth. Joined by our special guest Lauren Arsenault, a young entrepreneur, we took a deep look at how these lessons—or the lack thereof—shape our financial journeys.  

The Missing Lessons in School  

Lauren shared her experience of leaving high school and college feeling underprepared to navigate her finances. She discovered firsthand how critical skills like understanding taxes, creating a budget, and building wealth were absent from her education. This is a common story for many of us, leaving young adults to learn the hard way—through trial, error, and sometimes costly mistakes.  

Schools focus on academic success, but who’s teaching the real-world skills that determine financial freedom? That’s where self-education and guidance become essential.  

From Fear to Financial Confidence  

For Lauren, learning about money as a young business owner was a journey filled with both fear and excitement. At first, the unknown was overwhelming, but with the right tools and mindset shifts, she discovered that taking control of her finances was empowering.  

One of the most transformative ideas for Lauren was seeing money as a seed—something you plant, nurture, and watch grow. This shift in perspective gave her clarity and confidence to take actionable steps, like starting her first real-life budget.  

Why Your Mindset Matters  

Money management isn’t just about numbers—it’s about mindset. Fear of the unknown can hold us back, but an open mindset allows us to embrace new opportunities and learn from others. Lauren’s story reminds us that shifting how we think about money is just as important as the practical steps we take.  

Whether it’s reading books or attending workshops that provide real-world financial strategies, learning never stops. It’s never too late—or too early—to build a foundation of financial literacy that will serve you for a lifetime.  

Join Us on March 20th!

Ready to take control of your financial future and learn practical tools to grow your wealth? Join us at the next Building Wealth Wisely workshop on March 20th! It’s an incredible opportunity to gain real-world insights, ask questions, and connect with others who are on the same journey.

Reserve your spot today at dekkerteam.com or email us at together@dekkerteam.com. Let’s build wealth wisely—together!