Yes. I’m guilty. I like inventing words to explain new ideas. I know, I know. Spell check tried to have me make the edit, but don’t worry – I stayed strong and refused to give in.
The title of this post is effectively “curgency.” No misspellings. No typos. Just intentionality to hopefully draw your attention and bring a message home.
Curgency is the fusion of urgency and currency. This word concoction draws these two critically important concepts together for a variety of reasons.
First, there needs to be more sense of immediacy towards our finances as lifelong earners. It’s really a pressing matter to ensure we prioritize learning more about how to manage our money and build wealth. When we look at the stats, we can see that there is a tremendous need to reassess (and recalculate) our financial situations.
The progression to financial freedom is a continuum, not a destination so there is always the opportunity to learn more and improve our personal scenarios with money. Maybe you want to kick down the door of your debts? Save for a milestone birthday celebration or an upcoming “I-do?” Or maybe you want to accelerate investing and establish an even larger nest egg for the future?
Since our money stories and goals are all different, the nature of curgency is also idiosyncratic in nature. There is a responsibility that each of us has to handle our own financial affairs, manage our responsibilities, and leverage our personal resources to achieve our goals.
Second and simultaneously, we are also interconnected. Currency is the tangible form of money for the purpose of an exchange. We use coins to pay a meter so that our car doesn’t get towed. When we’ve got the munchies, we slide a dollar into the vending machine. And, we hand over a rent or mortgage check – albeit virtually – in exchange for a place to stay and lay our heads each night. These give and takes emphasize that money is a tool to facilitate our interdependence.
Third, When you think about currency, a flow of electricity or water may also come to mind…..
So, as you take a look at your finances, embrace it with curgency. Don’t put it on the back burner, but rather tackle whatever it is that you aspire for your finances, head on. Take baby steps if you need to and ride the current of success.