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You are your own advocate and are ultimately responsible for you. Don't delegate the most important parts of your life. Doctors will kill you. Police will sh
by r3trohack3r 3y ago
You are your own advocate and are ultimately responsible for you.
Don't delegate the most important parts of your life.
Doctors will kill you.
Police will show up too late.
Lawyers will miss important details and defenses, and you'll be stuck with the consequences.
Accountants and financial advisors will squander your wealth.
Know how to defend yourself against violence. Read and understand legal documents before you sign them. Understand your investments. Ask questions.
And reject anyone who gets defensive when you exercise your right to control your own life.
Fire your doctor if they are offended when you advocate for yourself.
Fire your financial advisor if they get irritated when you sit and read the 40 page contract they ask you to sign.
Fire your accountant if they write you off when you ask them questions about your books or taxes.
These are your support systems, you want experts in your corner you can rely on. You want people you can delegate "sticking to the plan" to. But, ultimately, your life and freedom is yours. Do not delegate them.
- sgtnoodle 3y agoI tried to pay different tax accountants twice, and get free advice from a friend that does taxes for billionaires. I'm 0/3 for having a professional get my taxes right. Luckily I've avoided any penalties over the years, though. On the other hand, I asked my wife to give me a back massage, so she booked an appointment for me at the spa down the road. I wasn't expecting her to delegate that, but it was still nice...