In 1994 I had the privilege of being invited to Jerusalem, as a guest of the state of Israel, to participate in, “The International Conference of Jewish and Christian Leaders.” As one of 750 clergy from 92 countries, it was a remarkable opportunity, an honor, and the experience of a lifetime. To be in the Holy Land, engaged in interfaith dialogue with Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Rabbis, and fellow Christian clergy (Orthodox, Catholic, Anglican, and every recognized denomination) from around the globe, was a heady and spirited experience. I never imagined that anything of that magnitude would come to me again. And indeed nothing had, for fifteen years.
Then, a couple of weeks ago, Billi and I went to our first Wealth Masters International m2 Conference, attended by nearly 700 people in Las Vegas, Nevada. This was followed by the CarbonCopy Pro Marketing Day, with 1,400 in attendance. What an exhilarating, and at times exquisitely exhausting, four days. Along with hordes of fellow members, we were swept up in the emotional excitement, the heady, contagious enthusiasm, and absolutely awed by the premiere education we received in the monetary system, marketing, financial matters, investment, wealth-building strategies and asset-protection.
The guest speakers were dynamic, extremely knowledgeable and exhibited the same deep integrity and commitment to our success as the leadership of CC Pro and WMI. Perhaps the most striking aspect of all is the premise of these two companies, and their expressed belief in what actually leads to success. The very foundation of their approach is based on the firm belief that one’s success is determined by, and predicated upon, each one of us – first and foremost – increasing our value to others. The essence is that of giving value first: because giving our best to others is actually what sets in motion the receiving process, and that which subsequently leads to our own success. They absolutely mean it, and they model it in everything they do.
When we returned home from the m2 Conference, we made the decision to act on several of the opportunities about which we’d learned. One of those was to buy gold and silver. Mike Maloney, who is Robert Kiyosaki’s personal precious metals expert, gave one of the most erudite and compelling presentations of the week. As one of Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Advisors, Mike Maloney also has an informative book entitled, “Guide to Investing in Gold and Silver.”
So, one of the first things I did was take a significant portion of my savings and place an order – buying an equal amount (in terms of dollars spent) of gold and silver. Why? Because everything I have recently read (and am continuing to read), about the dollar and the global economic crisis has catapulted me into new territory. Given our national debt, the crushing trade deficit, the tidal wave of foreclosures, the number of those forcibly unemployed, as well as the continued devaluation of the dollar, I can no longer afford to do things the way I’ve always done them; neither can I continue to make decisions based on the obsolete things I was taught. I am, quite literally, in a different place. It looks different, it feels different, and I must act in ways that are different than when I was in the land of complacency.
How did I buy gold and silver? Well, I went to Mike’s website, and as a refresher, I watched and listened to all the excellent videos he has on his web site. I had figured for a while that I ought to buy gold, and thought that Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) were the way to go. But that changed after hearing Mr. Maloney speak. My decision was to purchase bullion and have it in my possession, rather than have it stored. This is a very personal decision, and I share my process with the hope that it will be helpful. While growing up, we never talked about money in my family; it was considered taboo. So, while sharing this is uncomfortable for me, I feel that it is so important for others to learn about what is happening, and what is possible, that I want to relay my experience in the hope it might be of some value. I am no expert and am not suggesting that anyone else do what I have done. What I am saying is become more informed, learn about these things, do your own research and then take some action – action that is right for you and your family. Epictetus said, “Only the educated are free.”
After an entire career of “doing the right thing,” investing in a diversified portfolio of stocks for the long term; and then after losing much of my retirement, I finally woke up. What took me so long? Well, I am a positive person, have always worked hard and been both blessed and grateful. But I think the bigger reasons are these: I was lulled into believing that “things always work out.” And there is that pesky little thing we are all susceptible to, called “denial.” Not to mention “avoidance” and putting things off again and again because, you know – there’s always something going on. Well, no more. The scales fell from my eyes; I made a decision to learn about subjects I thought were meant for others to master, not me. I decided to stop relying on the so-called experts. After all, I’d been listening to “the experts” all along (who made a commission on every transaction, regardless of how much I lost). Not any longer. I have now found a community that emphasizes educating oneself, and where there are no conflicts of interest. I have found a powerful, all-inclusive educational platform that has all the tools and training I need and desire to move my life forward. Here I am learning, being stretched and growing – all with tremendous support.
I invite and encourage you to consider how to position yourself to acquire the greatest amount of financial knowledge and leverage possible. You might find that you, too, could benefit from purchasing gold and silver. There are a variety of options: explore them.
Source by Linda Compton
Why and How I Just Bought Gold and Silver
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