Most people remember Muhammad Ali for his fists, his flair, and his famous lines. But what struck me most, reading Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times, was this: he wasn’t the greatest father, the best boxer, or a brilliant businessman.
His genius lay not in what he did - but in who he was.
In financial planning, we often chase medals of our own: higher income, bigger pensions, larger portfolios. We tally numbers, track progress, and benchmark success in percentages. But here's the hard truth: the things that matter most in life can’t be measured.
Joy. Peace. Character. Purpose.
Ali reminds us that true greatness is not about titles or trophies - it’s about presence. It’s about living in a way that reflects what you value, not just what you earn.
As financial planners, we help clients align money with meaning. But meaning doesn’t live in spreadsheets. It lives in how we show up in the world.
So maybe the goal isn’t to win the financial fight - it’s to become someone worth fighting for.