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The Journey Behind "The Compound Coach"

Hello and welcome to the first Blog from The Compound Coach. First off, a heartfelt thanks for dedicating a moment to read this; I know how easy it is to get distracted in today's busy world. This inaugural blog post has been crafted with your time in mind, aiming to be a quick yet insightful read that takes up just two minutes. So, why not stick around and discover what we're all about.

Who Am I?

I'm Matt and I’ll be steering the ship at The Compound Coach. Professionally, I manage large scale engineering projects across the globe, but in my free time, you'll catch me compounding my knowledge in economics, finance, and leadership with as much time as I can afford being squeezed into coaching my kids sports teams.

So, why am I looking to carve out this little corner of the internet? Simple. As a long time, consumer of leadership, self-improvement, and investment content I think there is a gap for some simplified, well presented no-nonsense information targeting young professionals, new parents and if all goes to plan children. I want to work towards bridging the gap with clear graphics and genuine conversations. My aim? To help you make smart investments in both your financial and personal life.

Why "The Compound Coach"?

After some soul-searching and several attempts at defining what I want to offer over the past 18 months, I finally settled on “The Compound Coach” as a brand identity. This name embodies the dual principles that guide my approach to life and investments. 'Compound' captures the magic of small, consistent actions or investments snowballing into substantial results over time. As James Clear states in his book "Atomic Habits," "Small changes often appear to make no difference until you cross a critical threshold. The most powerful outcomes of any compounding process are delayed. You need to be patient."

Moving on to 'Coach,' this reflects my day-to-day life. I believe a good coach can empathize, not to be confused with sympathize with all members of a team. Whether it's guiding teams in a professional capacity or coaching kids on the playing field, I understand the value of both good clear instructing and the humility to learn from others.

In sum, these two ideas encapsulate what I aim to bring to this space: A guide for making smart, compounded investments across a range of categories in life and providing a place for deeper conversations.

What's on the Horizon?

You might be wondering what you can expect from The Compound Coach moving forward. Well, I've got plans—big plans! I want to create a weekly blog with sharp, insightful articles. Why? To fuel conversations about the highs and lows of investing, both in your wallet and your life. Expect topics that span from Economics, psychology of investing, time management and financial literacy, packed with a running commentary of life's ups and downs. The plans is to kick off with the “Let’s Talk about” conversations.

Let's Talk About Money

Let's Talk About the Psychology behind money.

Let's Talk About Budgets

Let's Talk About Savings & Emergency Funds

Let's Talk About Debts

Let's Talk About Investing

Let's Talk About Compounding

Let's Talk About the Economic Machine

Let's Talk About Taxes & The Stealth Tax of Inflation

Let's Talk About Your future self

Why Follow Along?

So, why should you hitch a ride on this journey? Because I've been there; I've blown up multiple accounts after huge runs ups, more than once. From penny stocks in the U.K to Forex trading schemes in Asia, US Market SPACs, NASDAQ Growth investments, and even the Crypto rollercoaster—I've seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. I’m not here to pretend I have all the answers, but I do have skin in the game and a willingness to share what I've learned, both from my successes and my failures.

My Promise to You

To be blunt, I want this to be more than just a one-way channel. I'm keen on opening dialogues, discussing general topics, any & all concerns, celebrating wins, managing losses and ensuring we learn and grow from them. Think of this space as a community where we can learn together. I'm here to be held accountable, and in return, perhaps I can offer some accountability to you as well.

Aspirations for 2024

Looking further ahead, I'm laying down the foundation for something bigger. My dream is to release books targeted at building a wealth of knowledge and skills for yourself and your family. With some help from the community and hopeful future interactions with you, the reader, I hope to leverage any and all conversations into something that can benefit the general community.

Parting Thoughts

So, there you have it—a sneak peek into the mission and vision behind The Compound Coach. It's a space designed to help you make intelligent, compounded decisions in your life. Whether you're a young professional, a new parent, or just someone looking for a community, you're most welcome here.

Remember, this isn't a monologue, it's a dialogue.

Let’s talk soon!

Matt, The Compound Coach