Trust Me, It Works!

In my professional opinion, one of the most impactful things you can do to take back a little time every day for yourself is to turn off or limit the notifications on your phone. This may not sound like financial advice, but it is. The more clearly you think and the calmer you are as an individual, the better decisions you can make for yourself, including those related to your finances. Personally, I have mine turned off most of the time, and it’s been the best decision I’ve made all year. I know there are some readers who will have issues with this; what about your kids, what if they need you? Some will say, “I want to know what’s going on in the news,” or “I need my Twitter.” Then there are those “on sale” notifications for items that you have been wanting. What if you miss that sale? Of the three scenarios listed, the only one that really matters is that your family has access to you. You probably don’t need whatever is on sale and catching up on news is better suited for the evening, when reporting will be the most accurate. The 24 hours new cycle is what destroyed real news, the headlines can wait.

What some people do not realize is that your brain has been trained to dump a little dopamine every time you get that “ding” or that “bzzz” “bzzz” on silent mode. Dopamine is a drug, it is naturally occurring in our bodies but the dopamine production in our bodies of today is far vaster and unnaturally occurring. It is a real thing and it is causing some major problems for people who cannot get a grasp on it. Lack of sleep, attention deficit disorders, impulse control, aggression, and addiction issues can all stem from excess and unnecessary dopamine dumps. Every one of the apps on your phone that you get notifications from is competing with your natural self, for your attention.

Your phone is not your friend, it is a device that allows ways for you to simplify your life. Calling and texting is easy. Having an easily accessible calendar can certainly help keep you on task. Good maps or directions apps are total life savers and even though I can still read an Atlas, I no longer need one. Life can be made easier with the technology that we have available to us. Understanding how that technology is affecting our bodies is paramount to keeping yourself in harmony, staying healthy, and remaining able to make well thought out, informed decisions.

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Jon Marzano, AIF®, Founding Partner, Managing Principal

As Managing Partner of Marzano Capital Group, Jonathan (Jon) is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of the firm. A 20 plus year veteran of the industry, Jon’s work with Marzano Capital Group is based around his core belief in a straightforward and simplistic approach to the wealth management process. The desire for continued education and personal growth coupled with a strong work ethic drives me to constantly review and refresh our process in the office. We must continue to learn, as the industry evolves, in order to best serve our clients and their families. Our goal is to create the most predictable financial outcomes we can for our clients and that comes using the best technology, building deep relationships by way of meaningful communication, which is where we take the lead. These beliefs provide the foundation upon which Marzano Capital Group has been built. Jon began his career in financial services after graduating college in Charlotte, NC. First as a financial analyst for a Private Equity firm, then as a Financial Advisor for a national firm. After seeing the industry from the corporate side, Jon and his father sought out a new challenge and formed Marzano Capital Group in 2005 to offer clients independent advice, free from big corporate America. The firm has grown from a two-advisor firm to one that has multiple partners and a talented pool of upcoming associates. Outside of work, Jon is dedicated to growing and improving the communities that his clients live and work in. Jon has been involved with numerous nonprofit organizations and has served on too many boards to list them all by name. Jon has two adult children, Kaeley and Carter. Kaeley is a recent college graduate and is in sales with a technology company based out of Raleigh, NC. Carter will make this world a better place in the trade industry and welding has become his passion. As a father, I could not be prouder of the accomplishments of my kids. I have learned that if you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life. My hopes are that my children feel the same passion for their work as I do.

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