Kick Butt Tip: Actor Anthony Hopkins – Get Out and Do It
Today’s Kick Butt Tip of the Day is from actor Sir Anthony Hopkins, get out and do it.
Hopkins quote reminds me of one of the most effective advertising slogans of all time. From Nike, “just do it.”
The full Hopkins quote is “life is tough, but you just have to just get out of bed, get out and do it.”
How To Achieve Anything
For some people, they simply write down a goal, take action and achieve some level of success.
For the majority of us, reaching the pinnacle of success is a bit more of a challenge. Often to get from where we are in life to where we want to be, requires help.
Earlier this year, Success.com published a really helpful article, “10 Tips To Achieve Anything You Want In Life.” Click here and check it out.
A few areas discussed include how to get rid of distractions, how to actually make a plan and having fun while on your success journey.
I would really love to hear about the habits, techniques and strategies that you use when pursuing your daily to-do list or goals.
From my personal list of famous quotes by famous people, in an interview several years ago, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said, “Once you figure out what you want to achieve and start devising your plan to get there, it’s crucial to stick to that, whether things get tough or are taking longer than you thought they would. You’re tougher than you think you are, so don’t let setbacks deter you from those bigger goals. “I’m very glad my mother didn’t let me quit piano lessons at age 10. She said I wasn’t old enough or good enough to make that decision, and she was right. I remember at the time I was shocked. I did not like that my mother said those things to me. But when I got a chance to play with Yo-Yo Ma or more recently with Aretha Franklin, I thought, I’m really glad she said what she did.”
Go get ’em tiger! God don’t make no junk. You, yes you are awesome! Now go be awesome!
– Don Chase’s Kick Butt Tip of the Day is a daily motivational feature designed to give you the inspiration you need to power through your day. Check out all the Kick Butt Tips here.
Make Your Money Grow with These Low-Risk Investments
Invest in certificates of deposit (CDs)
You’ve probably heard of CDs being low-risk investments. Fidelity.com explains that “CDs provide reliable, fixed-rate returns on a lump sum of money over a fixed period of time, such as six months, one year, or five years.” They add that the great thing is that if you “get a traditional CD at a bank or credit union where they are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or the National Credit Union Association (NCUA).” Usually, CDs have a minimum deposit, and you’ll have to pay a penalty if you take your money out too soon.
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High-yield savings accounts
High-yield savings accounts are like your regular savings account, but they earn more interest. “You can use these accounts for long-term savings goals or to hold extra money from your checking account,” CreditKarma.com states. “For example, if you want to start saving for a house or building up an emergency fund, this could be a great option.”
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U.S. treasury bills, notes and bonds
Forbes.com says that right now, the risk level for U.S. treasury bills, notes and bonds is “very low.” They add that, “U.S. Treasury securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Historically, the U.S. has always paid its debts, which helps to ensure that Treasurys are the lowest-risk investments you can own.”
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Money market funds
Fidelity.com states that, “Money market funds are mutual funds that invest in short-term, low-risk assets like Treasury and government securities, commercial paper, or municipal debt—depending on the focus of the fund.” They add that, “Because their underlying investments are typically high quality, they are generally less volatile than other types of mutual funds, such as stock funds.”
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Fixed annuities
Fixed annuities are a pretty safe bet. As Forbes.com explains, “Fixed annuities are a popular type of annuity contract that are frequently used for retirement planning, but can also be useful for medium-term financial goals.” They add that, “Sold by insurance companies and financial services companies, a fixed annuity guarantees a fixed rate of return over a set period of time, regardless of market conditions.”
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Invest inside your comfort zone
People talk about stepping outside of their comfort zone in life, but really, investing isn’t a place to do this. You know how much money you have to “play” with, so if you’re worried about putting too much money in the market, these low-risk investments could still help you make money on your money.
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