A few months ago, I had one of those gut feelings. You know what I am talking about. An idea that suddenly flashes into your head. I WANTED TO SELL OUR HOUSE. The very first house we had ever bought. The house we had been living in for 12 years and in which our kids spent the majority of their lives. The house where we had just finished the basement and deck two short years ago. The house that provided so many memories (good and bad).
Despite all of that, I wanted to take advantage of the hot housing market. The income from the sale would help us with new investments and financial goals. In reality, there was much more to it. I felt we needed to upgrade where we lived, how we educated our children, and just plain get out of our comfort zone. If things are not working, you need to do something different. Do not settle on being average or comfortable. Challenge yourself to be extraordinary and get a little uncomfortable. In that discomfort, positive change will occur. I HAVE GREAT COMFORT KNOWING I HAVE MY WIFE AND KIDS AS MY TEAMMATES (THE FANTASTIC 4) Currently we are living in a 2 bedroom apartment, without any clear idea where we will be moving next. For a guy who is not know for being spontaneous, that can be scary. However, my goal of 2020 being the year I would take on new challenges has kept me focused beyond the uncertainty. We all should take on the uncertainty of life with excitement and love.