{"id":1588,"date":"2013-12-13T10:44:03","date_gmt":"2013-12-13T15:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myfinancialfocus.net\/mainsite\/?p=1588"},"modified":"2025-08-24T06:38:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T10:38:47","slug":"the-four-most-powerful-words-you-can-speak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myfinancialfocus.net\/mainsite\/index.php\/the-four-most-powerful-words-you-can-speak\/","title":{"rendered":"The Four Most Powerful Words You Can Speak"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It has been said that the four most powerful words a human can speak are, &#8220;I need your help.&#8221; \u00a0We are all confronted with situations in our lives that necessitate the need for help. \u00a0It may be as simple as a question, but having a solid group of people around you help you address the critical issues of this life an beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Who are the people in your life that you trust?<\/p>\n<p>There are six people that I reccomend you have close to you in your life. \u00a0 Each person brings a different perspective to the situations you will most likely go through and some may cross the boundary of the other, but even the Bible tells us that there is wisdom in multiple counsel.<\/p>\n<p>Who are these people?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Doctor<\/strong> &#8211; Your physician is one that you place a great deal of trust in.\u00a0 While you may have a need for various specialities, your primary care physician is the one who is your central point of reference when it comes to your daily health.\u00a0 When you have a strong relationship with your doctor, you are more likely to make the necessary changes and follow the laid out course for your health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lawyer<\/strong> &#8211; Your attorney needs to be aware of your life situations and your preparation.\u00a0 You may be one of many today who lack the necessary estate documents to protect you and your family.\u00a0 Keeping your attorney in your close circle of resources will help you as you face issues requiring legal guidance.\u00a0 Working with someone who knows and understands you is so helpful in determining your direction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CPA<\/strong> &#8211; Whether personal finances, your business, or both &#8211; your relationship with your CPA is one that will help you navigate the tax issues that we all come in contact with.\u00a0 You should have a working relationship with your CPA, and more than the annual tax time visit.\u00a0 Your CPA can assist you year-round in the proper moves to manage your tax liability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Investment Advisor<\/strong> &#8211; Investing can be difficult if you have no clue as to what you are doing.\u00a0 With the different areas of investing today, having an advisor on your team will help direct you in the choices you need to make to better the size of your portfolio.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pastor\/Minister<\/strong> &#8211; Many people give no thought to the need of a pastor until they really need him.\u00a0 From the simplist of things to the most painful and complex, your pastor\u00a0 is one who stands ready to help.\u00a0 Developing a relationship with your pastor is an important part of your sprirtual growth.\u00a0 Knowing your pastor, and him knowing you, will help you in times of need.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coach<\/strong> &#8211; For things that come about in life, your finances, your career, and even your relationships &#8211; a coach who has experience to help you weather the storms is a must. \u00a0Many times your coach will allow you to use him or her as a sounding board as you lay out the approach to a situation and essentially confirm your direction. \u00a0Sometimes your coach will help you introduce a new direction to take you down the right path and guide you as you travel.<\/p>\n<p>Building and relying on your close circle of people will help you as you grow older and experience the changes in your life and they will be there when you have to utter those four most powerful words.<\/p>\n<p>Who is in your closest circle?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are six people that I reccomend you have close to you in your life.   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