One off or the beginner mind?

Too often application of financial knowledge is a one-off proposition. Regularity, consistency and longevity seem opposed to our natures.

We learn how to budget and we try it only once.

We begin squirreling away money only to cease saving a week later.

Repetition is the antithesis of one-off efforts.

Consistent, repetitive application of knowledge requires a beginner-mind.

Know-it-alls and the encumbered should seek to cultivate a beginner mind.

Continuously learn and apply...it's the Zen way.

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