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Explore all my writing on the six financial freedom factors. You can subscribe to my articles, new thinking and webinar invites at the bottom of any page.
![How I invest](https://thegoslingfactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/article-for-investment.jpg)
A successful investment strategy is one that gives you a good shot at meeting your goals while allowing you to sleep at night.
![You can’t always get what you want](https://thegoslingfactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/article-for-transition.jpg)
With loss of influence comes loss of control. Get used to it. And have a plan B.
![Should I invest in bitcoin? (And other questions)](https://thegoslingfactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/article-for-investment.jpg)
In a time of great uncertainty it’s important to remember that you probably have no investment skill, but that doesn’t mean you have to be incompetent.
![In praise of laziness](https://thegoslingfactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/article-for-life.jpg)
Research suggests that wasting time isn’t as bad as it sounds.
![Have I lost my edge?](https://thegoslingfactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/article-for-transition.jpg)
As my main professional career recedes into the past, new priorities emerge.
![Money Mammoth](https://thegoslingfactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/article-for-money.jpg)
The Money Mammoth by Brad Klontz, Edward Horwitz and Ted Klontz, helps you get a handle on the tricks your mind plays when it comes to money.
![Moving on, financially](https://thegoslingfactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/article-for-transition.jpg)
Forsaking your monthly pay cheque can be a nerve-wracking experience. Here are some steps to get you comfortable.
![Changing Gear](https://thegoslingfactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/article-for-transition.jpg)
Transitioning from your main career to a new phase of life is a major psychological challenge. Changing Gear, by Jan Hall and Jon Stokes, helps you prepare for what you may face.
![Moving on, a year on](https://thegoslingfactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/article-for-transition.jpg)
Reflecting on the first year of my new life, more’s gone right than wrong. The key is preparation.
![What returns can I expect?](https://thegoslingfactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/article-for-investment.jpg)
Forecasting returns is a seemingly impossible yet essential part of financial planning. We have at least to try, while recognising the uncertainty in any attempt we make.
![How to set an investment strategy](https://thegoslingfactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/article-for-investment.jpg)
A robust investment strategy has to be linked to your financial goals and, crucially, the extent to which they are flexible.
![Stocks for the Long Run](https://thegoslingfactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/article-for-investment.jpg)
My review of Stocks for the Long Run by Jeremy Siegel. This classic text by an esteemed Wharton professor makes the case powerfully for investing in equities.
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