In the midst of persistent economic turmoil, there is a growing sentiment that somebody should do something about all of these problems.  This is a natural reaction to what feels like an opaque and impersonal market.  The actions of Washington and Wall Street show no semblance of connection with that of the regular people who drive the economy forward.  In light of this clear lack of interest to do anything that is not oriented toward special interests, there is a persistent feeling that ‘somebody’ should do something.  Unfortunately, nobody seems to really know who that person is, since the governing institutions are pervasively corrupt.

This has become a key point of concern for an increasing population of citizens.  These ‘regular people’ are working hard to build a life for themselves and a legacy for their posterity.  As election cycles come and go with repeated broken promises of reform devolving into ever greater levels of corruption, there seems to be nobody that is going to ‘do something’ about the current situation.

At this point of apparent hopelessness, there is a fundamental insight that has the power to set you free from the shackles of dependence and create a life of power and prosperity.  This insight is that the key question is not one of what ‘they’ need to do; it is one of what ‘you’ need to do.  The future of each individual person is the aggregated total of the decisions that they make over an extended period of time.  While the actions of others (or lack thereof) may be eternally frustrating, they are not the determinant of our future.  It is what we decide to do and decide not to do that creates our future wellbeing.

This is the fundamental reason why it is so important to build a personal portfolio of success.  This can take the form of passive investments such as income properties, a small business, multi-level marketing opportunities, or any of the many ways that are available to earn income and create wealth.  By taking personal control of your financial future, it will create the freedom to pursue your dreams and live your priorities.  Many people will have their future dictated by the actions of Washington and the machinations of Wall Street, but you have the power to write your own destiny.  Using this power wisely is one of the greatest legacies that you can create for posterity.