Why do I want to help people?

This is a good question? Once I started surrounding myself with those who cared about improving their financial picture, I started to open my eyes even more to the world of business. I started reading more and SEEING more.

At this point I am beginning to see what many already know but fail to change. That is that MANY of us stay in a comfort zone and don't really get out there and learn more about money. Here is a good example. From what I have gathered, investing in mutual funds/401k's is something MOST of us do. However, a large majority of the rich move to other investments first and incorporate that later, or perhaps not at all. WHY? Well, these are people that have obtained information and knowledge about business and the sectors they chose to be in. Most of us dont pursue that knowledge so we opt to have others do it for us. Please don't misinterpret my words. I am NOT saying mutual funds or 401k's are something to avoid. All investments have their place. I am simply highlighting that the rich dont isolate their investments to this area. Most of the middle class does though. We must try to emulate the rich and diversify the FORMS of our investments.

So where do I fit in? Well, I got involved with a group of people that are helping to teach others about financial concepts and get people thinking. we have helped people get into business for themselves. Now I believe there are those that have the qualities within them to succeed. What they lack is the information, motivation in some cases, and a VEHICLE. What I am looking to do is to keep learning and to also pass on knowledge to others so they can be empowered to improve their circumstances with a vehicle. The vehicle can be anything. If you chose to open a franchise, a restaurant, whatever, at least you have positioned yourself to having a better lifestyle. Granted right now it does not seem that way. However, as of today's news, would you rather have a business of your own or be one of the 533,000 people that were laid this month? I want to be a conduit of change and hope to those I meet.