Story about a coat ... And perhaps something else too.

I don't know about where you are, but it's freezing cold here in Sydney right now. My wife is excited because she can take out all her winter fashion  and as every winter, she tries her tricks to influence me to wear my winter coats too. 

I categorically refuse. Not because I hate fashion, but because I'm originally from Europe. I moved to Australia with a view of enjoying mild and warm weather all year round. At least that was the story I kept telling myself. My silly coat story...

So, everytime the winter comes along, I get my annual talk about wearing warm coats. And every year I've managed to brush it off. 

Until today. 

It was a particulary cold morning and I've decided that I give it a go. I listened to my wife. I put my winter coat on and I walked out of the house. Seconds after I've realised something strange. There was no usual cold wind getting under my suit jacket, there was no shaking, no whinging. I was warm. I was comfortable. And I was loving it! 

Then I thought of my wife. Why haven't I listened to her before..!? Was it my stubborness, was it my pride? Whatever it was, it stopped from having what I ultimately wanted, which was feeling warm and happy.

Funny the human behaviour. It plays tricks on us and it clouds our vision sometimes. 

It's only after we manage to get through it, we look back and think ,wow, why didn't I do it earlier.?! It reminds me what people say in my office all the time. Why didn't we come in earlier? Or I wish I came here earlier...

I know everyone goes through these moments. I hope this example sparks something in one of you... I hope it inspires you to stop delaying what deep inside you may know is right but you've been trying to ignore it for ages.

Please use the comments below to share your own coat story. I can't wait to read about it!

@MichalBodi

mbodi@sydneyfinancialplanning.com.au

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