Author page: Rickson Dsouza

Lessons Learnt from the Unexpected- Show No Weakness Challenge with InnerFight

Lessons Learnt from the Unexpected- Show No Weakness Challenge with InnerFight

“I felt my fingers twitching, my body shaking, I felt like I needed to get out of the pit as quickly as possible and I didn’t see this coming.”  I’ve always been looking for the next adrenaline rush that would push my limits, and that’s primarily been through testing my physical fitness.  I’ve done ultra-running. I’ve done triathlons. I’ve thrown…

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When Taking a Step Back Actually Allows Your Kids to Grow More

When Taking a Step Back Actually Allows Your Kids to Grow More

Over the years of being a parent and a son to my parents, I never thought I would go down the path of enforcing my opinions on my kids. Sometimes, I pause, take a step back, and realize that I’ve become the same person that I told myself I wouldn’t be- which is like my parents. And I realize that I tend to be enforcing my mindset and opinions…

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Bouncing Back From Screw-Ups in Business

Bouncing Back From Screw-Ups in Business

I believe there is always room, especially when humans are involved, for some level of errors to take place. Now the reality of the matter is, in the real world it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to go through life without screwing up. I’ve been in the life insurance and financial services business for the last 21 years and of course, there are…

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The Dangers of Blended Living- When the Lines of Work and Play are Blurred

The Dangers of Blended Living- When the Lines of Work and Play are Blurred

Most of the world has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic since March 2020. That’s about 17 months of going through work and lifestyle shifts, relying heavily on technology, and not having traveled. It’s fair to say that there’s a fair bit of monotony setting in. As an entrepreneur, parent, spouse, friend, and team leader, it’s definitely taken a toll on my mental and emotional wellbeing.  I’m all up for…

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Independent Financial Advisors Versus Tied Agents- Which One Is Right for Me?

Independent Financial Advisors Versus Tied Agents- Which One Is Right for Me?

A question I’d like you to play with is, “how much do I trust my financial advisor?”.   Is the trust enough for you to give them total responsibility on the handlings of a lifetime’s worth of wealth?   If you’ve been having doubts about this, that’s great. Always question everything. If not, then you definitely should be. One of the critical distinguishing factors that determine an…

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Have You Been Audited Recently?

Have You Been Audited Recently?

Hearing a statement like this may scare most people. No, I’m not referring to being audited by tax authorities. You don’t have to pay fines or dues- at least not in the traditional sense. But what you don’t know can hurt you.  What am I referring to? When I talk about having been audited lately, I’m referring to how the average man, people like you and me, goes about fulfilling our financial needs. How…

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