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Courage Creates Happiness

By Joe Templin · July 15, 2026 · 1 min read

“The secret of happiness is freedom, and the secret of freedom is courage.” -Thucydides

56 men signed their death sentence when they signed the Declaration of Independence. Over half of them paid a significant price whether it was their own death, that of a family member, torture, or financial devastation. Their courage laid the groundwork for our freedom and right to pursue happiness.

It takes courage to do anything of significance.

Financial freedom for your clients is to have the courage to sacrifice present consumption for a promise of future benefits. Financial freedom for you and your family is to have the courage to ask your client to take that action and have faith in your plan and products. It also comes from you having the courage to expose your ego and ask for the Introductions so that you can help other families achieve their financial freedom.

The more courageous you are, the freer and happier you will become.

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