Sports champs set winning goals

For our sporting champions, setting goals is a part of life as they constantly strive to improve their performance.

Eric Murray

World rowing champion Eric Murray also sets financial goals.

“I try to make New Year’s resolutions which are normally based around paying things off and trying to have more money set aside in case anything goes wrong in the short term.“

“Don’t count your chickens before they hatch – you can’t count on getting money in advance. You can’t think that you will be getting ‘x’ amount for the next ‘x’ amount of time. Things can rapidly change which can turn your finances around in a flash. Always budget – make sure you have enough each week to pay the bills, keep a roof over your head, keep you well fed, and then a little money to splash about so you can enjoy yourself.”

Eric’s money personality is ‘insightful investor’ – what's yours?
 

Alexis Poulter

Top grommet (young surfer) Alexis Poulter has the Auckland Women’s title under her belt and is looking ahead to the World Junior Surfing Championships at Piha in January. 

She’s clear about how she keeps on track.

“Write your goals down and always read them, it keeps them in your head.”

“My best piece of financial advice is to keep your options open and don’t rush into anything. If you’re not completely sure, it can’t be the right thing for you”.

Alexis’ money personality is ‘practical domestic’ – what's yours?