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Your Survival Guy survived a weeklong liver cleanse, and I’m here to write about it. OK, it was a five-day deal. I made it four and three-quarters. I can’t say I recommend it, but here I am, wondering how this week will go. So far, so good. Now I’m thinking about every little bite and sip I take.

But hey, a little bit of self-reflection goes a long way. That’s the beauty of a reset.

If you want to make time stand still, dear reader, and not let life pass you by, then do a liver cleanse. Talk about watching paint dry. Five days will feel like an eternity.

All in the name of prolonging one’s life? Wow. What did I sign up for? Anyway, glad that’s behind me.

Here’s What’s on My Mind This Morning

It’s been ten years since we’ve seen yields at a level we could really sink our teeth into.

Now is a time when investors can make up for lost ground. To make time stand still.

I don’t mean swing for the fences; I mean, it’s a time when being moderate is virtuous. It’s a time when, if you watch what you do with your money, you can avoid heavy losses like the ones that befell so many investors last year. Not you, I hope.

When the North Star for investors shines bright, there’re plenty of opportunities to be had.

You always want the North Star to be your guide. To give you the lay of the land. Investors have been crawling along the desert floor, thirsting for yield for far too long.

Action Line: We’re all living longer these days. You can do a liver cleanse to make time stand still, or you can become a compounding machine and let interest on interest do the heavy lifting while you live your retirement life. Imagine how great you’ll feel.

Originally posted on Your Survival Guy.