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Pamela47's avatar

Pretty amazing words that hold so much truth! How wise you are! I suppose I knew you were “an old soul” because you never acted like a kid! I always felt, no, knew, you were by far smarter than most people I knew! I’m glad I got to be your school librarian! You are a great person Josh!

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Crystal Wheeler EA's avatar

Number 22: "Systems only work if you use them" is very much like one of my most common pieces of advice to clients. Newly self-employed people often ask me what the best bookkeeping system is, and my answer is always "the one that you will actually use". If you're a spreadsheet person, fabulous. Pick your favorite spreadsheet and go to town! You really like Quickbooks? Have at it! You want nothing to do with computers but you're really great at keeping file folders and notebooks? Works for me! I can prepare your tax return with whatever bookkeeping system you want to use, as long as you've actually used it and kept track of things somehow.

I also really like your point about travel. I've definitely seen that in the people I know!

Anyway, I hope your birthday was wonderful, and thank you for these great observations!

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Guadalupe J Mauricio's avatar

Happy Birthday and thanks for sharing 👍

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Josh Youngblood, EA, CRETS's avatar

Thank you! :)

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Tiffany Huntington, EA's avatar

There is so much gold in this. Thanks for sharing and Happy Birthday!

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