A friend once

A friend once shared a powerful story with me. She had told her famous lawyer brother that she wanted to become a paralegal—but she was hesitant because it would take time. His response changed her life. He said, “Time will pass anyway. You might as well do it.”

Not only did she become a paralegal, she went on to become a lawyer—a great one—and eventually a respected judge before retiring. All because she chose to take action instead of waiting.

That same mindset applies to investing. The stock market, much like life, moves forward—no matter what’s happening in the world. Tariffs, trade wars, political tensions, economic headlines—they come and go. But time doesn’t stop.

Look around: Is Bank of America collapsing? Is McDonald’s going out of business? Is Walmart shutting down? These companies—and countless others—rely on global trade and daily consumers, yet they keep operating, growing, and profiting. Life goes on. Time goes on.

So why leave your money sitting in cash, doing nothing? That’s like burying it in the ground. Instead, invest it—wherever you feel comfortable—but invest it. Let your money work for you.

Stocks and options aren't as complicated as they seem. In fact, they’re part of your everyday life. You buy from these companies daily—why not own a piece of them?

Options, in particular, allow your money to move faster. Even if you’re already investing in stocks, options can accelerate your returns. The key is this: keep your money in motion.

Think of money like a shark—it has to keep moving, or it dies. The same is true for your finances. Keep your money moving. Keep it alive. And most importantly, take action—because time will pass anyway.