The Link Between Fishing and Finance: Preparation Meets Patience
Serge Robichaud
Did you know there's a link between fishing and wealth management? It's true! Well, in my opinion, anyway
Wealth management and fishing seem like very different things - and let's be honest, they are I'm aware that I was fortunate enough to grow up in Moncton, New Brunswick, where I was surrounded by nature, including some amazing fishing spots Not everyone has the opportunity to go fishing In fact, I loved fishing growing up, and at one point, I was convinced I would be a professional fisherman

The connection between the two comes down to two things: preparation and patience
When it comes to fishing, so many variables go into it It's not just casting a line into the water and hoping for the best Fishing involves a lot of preparation For example, am I looking to catch a brook trout or smallmouth bass? Each requires different bait, so I have to make sure I'm prepared there; then it's a matter of making sure I have the right lures and then picking the perfect spot and time of day to go fishing.

A lot of that relates to my experiences with financial planning Am I, or more to the point, is my client looking for a long-term investment with a potential high return? Ar they looking for something short-term? Is client's goal to buy a house or a car? Or se themselves up for retirement? Each ste along the way requires preparation to catc the right “fish” for my client
The next link between fishing and finances is as previously mentioned, patience In today world, we rarely have time just to slow down breathe, and be in the moment Fishing is a about that It's about sitting on or by th water, paying attention to the world aroun you, and waiting for that perfect momen when you feel a tug on your line - and then th battle between man and fish Sometimes, yo can catch a fish in minutes or hours sometimes, it feels like an eternity But it possible to get your ideal catch of the da with patience In many ways, a love of fishin helped prepare me for a life in the world o finance
Now, when it comes to finance, patience i again very important When it comes t various investments, it's about choosing th right time to make a move based on th preparation I've made Some investment naturally take a bit longer to mature tha others
These days, we are always "go go go!" So it important to take a deep breath, remembe that this is all only a ride, and be patient now and then Not everything in life needs to mov at the speed of thought, just like not ever investment will bring you the life you alway dreamed of immediately

I recommend grabbing a friend or two and taking a fishing trip if you can At the very least, breathe, slow down, and remember that good things can take time