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There are some things in life that I simply love: my family, my faith, my friends, and The Masters Golf Tournament. I was fortunate enough to once again attend the Masters this year with my friend and his two sons, and, again I wasn\u2019t disappointed.<\/p>\n

In a world full of heartbreak, disaster, disappointment, and terrorism, thankfully there are times and circumstances that bring us back to what is good.\u00a0 The Masters is a reminder to me of what is good and decent. It\u2019s a very hard ticket to get your hands on, and sure it\u2019s become expensive and exclusive from a ticket standpoint, but the point I would like to present revolves around the tournament itself (not the pilfering of tickets for big dollars). \u00a0Oddly enough, a Masters badge for the week purchased from the tournament (for those lucky enough to have the rights to purchase) only cost about $250.<\/p>\n

Spend a day at the Masters and if you open your eyes you will be amazed at the things you will see and notice.\u00a0 Obviously, the natural beauty is breathtaking, but so is the experience itself.\u00a0 In many ways, it\u2019s like walking back in time.\u00a0 The world seems to slow.\u00a0 The fact that cell phones are not allowed on the course for the tournament rounds certainly helps.<\/p>\n

The Masters tournament has done an incredible job of creating a culture of hospitality. \u00a0This culture emanates from the top down.\u00a0 Even the bathroom attendants are kind.\u00a0 Buy a pimento cheese sandwich and you\u2019ll get a smile from the checkout clerk.<\/p>\n

In most of today\u2019s world crowds of people simply forget the presence of others, but at The Masters the crowds are polite and patient. \u00a0I sat next to an elderly patron who had been to over 40 Masters.\u00a0 After spending a couple hours next to him, I could tell you his life story.<\/p>\n

So, what\u2019s the lesson?<\/p>\n

We so often rush around in a fog trying to get past the next business deadline or through the week only to crash into the weekend.\u00a0 We know we need to stop and smell the roses, but it\u2019s hard.\u00a0 I find it is common that life\u2019s busy pace can leave financial damage in its wake.<\/p>\n

We must take the time to lift our heads away from the grindstone to see the big picture of our financial world. \u00a0So often I see financial mistakes due to the lack of attention, so simply taking the time to pay attention can be a huge win.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s all in the details.\u00a0 The Masters has been able to grow the tournament to arguably the best golf tournament in the world by paying attention to the details. Paying attention to the details of our financial affairs is so very important. These details come in all shapes and sizes?\u00a0 Whether it\u2019s a daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly details, they all tie into the big picture of your financial success.\u00a0 If you want to \u201cMaster\u201d your financial world, simply make it a priority.<\/p>\n

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