The Right Thing
Today I watched an interview on the Fox News website with a professor from the University of Arizona. I don’t usually watch interviews like this, but the title caught my attention: “When to Walk Away from a Mortgage.”
I invite you to go listen for yourself. All I can say in response to this interview is that walking away from your obligations is a bad idea.
I don’t mean to imply that there aren’t situations in which honest people must make difficult decisions. But this professor stated that walking away from your mortgage – even if you can still afford it - is an acceptable practice, and that people should not feel any guilt or shame.
For the record, guilt and shame are not good feelings, and I don’t wish them on anyone. However, if you conduct yourself in manner that is bad for you, your family, and the country, failing to take responsibility for your actions can only do long-term damage to you and those around you.
If you are going through difficult financial times, there are some key strategies that may help you through.
Guilt, shame, panic, and fear are all emotions that can hinder you from making wise decisions about your future. If you are experiencing any of these, you must first step back and objectively analyze your emotions so that they do not control your actions. You may want to consider prayer and meditation.
Furthermore, many people isolate themselves in difficult times. This is completely contradictory to what you should do. I implore you to surround yourself with people who will not judge you, but rather listen to you and calmly provide you with wise counsel. This takes courage simply because it is not what most people want to do in these seasons.
I am cognizant of the fact that there are circumstances in which we must make difficult decisions. But I have to wonder how many people could pull themselves out of danger by not allowing their emotions to take over and surrounding themselves with people who can help.
For all of you who are not in a difficult position (or even if you are), this is a good time to make your plans for next year. Be great at your vocation and do all you can to be disciplined and diligent in your job. This is what the medical profession calls “preventative care.”
Cheers to finishing this year with renewed energy, direction, and passion.
Coach Steve
If you are going through difficult financial times, there are some key strategies that may help you through.
Guilt, shame, panic, and fear are all emotions that can hinder you from making wise decisions about your future. If you are experiencing any of these, you must first step back and objectively analyze your emotions so that they do not control your actions. You may want to consider prayer and meditation.
Furthermore, many people isolate themselves in difficult times. This is completely contradictory to what you should do. I implore you to surround yourself with people who will not judge you, but rather listen to you and calmly provide you with wise counsel. This takes courage simply because it is not what most people want to do in these seasons.
I am cognizant of the fact that there are circumstances in which we must make difficult decisions. But I have to wonder how many people could pull themselves out of danger by not allowing their emotions to take over and surrounding themselves with people who can help.
For all of you who are not in a difficult position (or even if you are), this is a good time to make your plans for next year. Be great at your vocation and do all you can to be disciplined and diligent in your job. This is what the medical profession calls “preventative care.”
Cheers to finishing this year with renewed energy, direction, and passion.
Coach Steve
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