03/12/2025
Life is like Riding a Bicycle.
Albert Einstein once said, ‘Life is like riding a bicycle: to keep your balance, you must keep moving’. This timeless wisdom applies beautifully to lifestyle financial planning. Just as balance is essential to keep a bicycle upright, balance is also key when managing your finances and living a fulfilling life.
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05/11/2025
The Only Thing We Have to Fear is Fear Itself
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01/10/2025
Don’t do things by halves.
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03/09/2025
Steve Jobs, one of the founders of Apple, once said, ‘The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it’s all that matters’.
It’s a statement that cuts through the noise of modern life, and reminds us of a truth we often overlook. Life’s ultimate currency is not money - it’s joy, purpose and meaning.
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06/08/2025
Michael Jordan, former professional basketball player, once said, “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.”
Whilst these words are rooted in the world of elite sport, they also resonate deeply in the realm of lifestyle financial planning.
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Under the title of 'Ties are optional', Les Conway shares his thoughts about what’s going on in the World and how it can affect and impact your lifestyle and finances. Feel free to sign up here to subscribe to receive. And remember that these articles are the opinions of the author, Les Conway of ...
02/07/2025
Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
“Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get” is a famous quote from Forrest Gump - and it resonates deeply with how we experience life: unpredictable, varied, and full of surprises. Just like reaching into a box of assorted chocolates, life offers both sweet moments and unexpected challenges. This uncertainty is exactly why lifestyle financial planning is so essential.
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Essentially Financial Ltd :: Thoughts
Under the title of 'Ties are optional', Les Conway shares his thoughts about what’s going on in the World and how it can affect and impact your lifestyle and finances. Feel free to sign up here to subscribe to receive. And remember that these articles are the opinions of the author, Les Conway of ...
04/06/2025
You Can Take a Horse to Water…
There’s a well-known phrase: you can take a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.
In lifestyle financial planning terms, this is also true. We can educate, encourage and guide by establishing what truly motivates people and why. We can then map out a financial roadmap that gives clarity and intention. Ultimately though, it’s up to each individual to act.
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Essentially Financial Ltd :: Thoughts
Under the title of 'Ties are optional', Les Conway shares his thoughts about what’s going on in the World and how it can affect and impact your lifestyle and finances. Feel free to sign up here to subscribe to receive. And remember that these articles are the opinions of the author, Les Conway of ...
07/05/2025
Just take one step
Lao Tzu’s timeless quote, ‘The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step’, speaks directly to the heart of lifestyle financial planning. Often, the idea of achieving long-term financial goals, buying a home, retiring comfortably or funding a dream venture, can feel overwhelming. But like any meaningful journey, it starts with one clear, intentional move forward.
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Under the title of 'Ties are optional', Les Conway shares his thoughts about what’s going on in the World and how it can affect and impact your lifestyle and finances. Feel free to sign up here to subscribe to receive. And remember that these articles are the opinions of the author, Les Conway of ...
09/04/2025
If Not Now, When?
Many people hesitate when it comes to financial planning, believing they will start "when the time is right." However, the truth is that there is never a perfect time—only the present. The headline of this article poses a powerful question, one that can transform your approach to lifestyle financial planning. More importantly, it can help you achieve the life you truly want.
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05/03/2025
Adaptability to Succeed
Charles Darwin’s famous quote “It’s not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, it is the most adaptable to change” perfectly applies to lifestyle financial planning. In an ever-evolving economic landscape, financial security is not solely about wealth, but the ability to adapt to life’s uncertainties.
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