Chapter 2First Things First
Getting Started
You can take a number of supereasy steps to get your financial life in order. For some tasks, it’s a matter of actually doing them and crossing them off your list. Others require periodic maintenance.
Often, these fundamentals alone will put you on a path to money success. It’s like learning to golf. If you don’t have a proper grip and stance, your swing is doomed. Children can’t read until they know the alphabet and what sounds letters make. You’ll be an unsuccessful driver until you learn about the accelerator, the brake, and the rules of the road.
These fundamentals are always taught—and learned—the same way, step-by-step, in a process as easy as 1-2-3.
Taking Stock
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