I spent the better part of yesterday driving from Palm Springs, CA, to Newport Beach to help my two young adults move into their new apartment.

The reason I bring this up is more about the process than the finish line. Weeks of effort have gone into searching for the right place at the right price, packing, unpacking, and repacking for the trip.

My daughter made a comment after everything was done about how quickly we unloaded the U-Haul. I stopped to think; there has to be a life lesson here.

Being prepared is not just the foresight to anticipate an obstacle or challenge, but to put in place those things and processes that turn a mountain into a molehill.

We had the luxury of time, and we did not squander it. We spent the time tossing out what was once valuable, finding the important items, and keeping those close. We turned on utilities and cable so that when we arrived, all we had to do was unload far fewer boxes than we started with weeks earlier.

The life lesson is to be prepared not just in your head but with your finances. Get in touch with us or your lender and find out exactly where you are in the process. Take advantage of this time and our time.

When you decide to sell, buy, or just look, you will know exactly what you can do and be able to act on it quickly and accurately.

Thank you for listening to my Ted Talk. Have a great weekend.