Episode 368 - Are You Saving For a Life You Forgot to Live?

In this week's episode of Built For Life Not Just Wealth, Ryan Burklo shares a deeply personal story about his brother's battle with cancer and how it reshaped his perspective on life and financial planning. This episode explores balancing living for today with preparing responsibly for tomorrow. Check out our website: https://www.builtforlifenotjustwealth.com/ Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@builtforlifenotjustwealth/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.quantifiedfinancial.com/subscribe-now Check out our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanburklofinance?igsh=ZTJzN3Jnajd5M2Mw Ryan Burklo's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanburklo/ Alex Collin's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandercollins/ For a quick assessment of your current financial life go to: https://www.livingbalancesheet.com/lbsVision/lite/RyanBurklo #BuiltForLifeNotJustWealth #financialplanning #livingfortoday #futuresecurity #personalstory #lifelessons #balance #liquidity #riskmanagement #familyvalues #motivation Takeaways You can't sacrifice your entire present for a future that's not guaranteed. Planning for tomorrow is important, but so is living today. Understanding your cash flow and liquidity is crucial for financial freedom. Balance responsible planning with enjoying life in the moment. Personal stories can deeply influence and improve financial advice. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the episode and Ryan's core message 02:02 Brent's fight with cancer and its impact on his dreams 04:58 The moment Brent saw a plane and expressed his longing to fly 07:11 Common financial mistakes: living entirely for today or tomorrow 08:17 How understanding what you value helps in responsible living 09:15 The question of affordability versus impact on future security 10:10 The concept of liquidity and its role in financial confidence 11:45 Core principles of financial planning: protection, liquidity, cash flow 12:15 The true purpose of planning: building and living your life 12:48 Closing thoughts and resources for listeners