Global stocks continue to fall, and each morning I wake up to check to see what the markets have in store for the day. I look at my phone (AAPL, T) to view the latest news. I turn on my TV (SNE, TWX) to watch CNBC (CMCSA).  While watching CNBC (CMCSA), I scan my email accounts (GOOG, MSFT, WORK).  Once I read the news, I click through Facebook (FB), LinkedIn (MSFT), and Twitter (TWTR) to get caught up on social media.

After I finish my channel checks, I grab breakfast and eat some Honey Nut Cheerios (GIS) with a glass of Tropicana Orange Juice (PEP). While eating breakfast, I listen to ESPN Radio (DIS) on satellite radio (SIRI).

After breakfast, I go for a run (NKE, UA) to get in a little exercise. After I work out, it’s now time to get ready for work, so I take a shower, shave (PG, UL,) and get dressed (JWN, DDS). On the way to work, I stop at the gas station to fill up my truck (XOM, AXP, TM).  With a full tank of gas, I drive to Starbuck’s (SBUX, AXP) to get a cup of coffee.

After my trip to Starbuck’s (SBUX, AXP), I visit my bank (WFC) to get an extra $20.00 for the day. I take a detour to Target (TGT, AXP) to get a few office supplies.

At the office, I turn on my computer (DELL, HPQ, MSFT) to start my workday.  I use The Wall Street Journal, Barrons, Fox News, The New York Times, (NWS, FOXA, NYT), Morningstar (MORN), Value Line (VALU), and T.D. Ameritrade (AMTD) to keep abreast of the market.

At lunch, I eat at McDonald’s (MCD, AXP, SQ) to get a burger, fries, and a Coke (KO).

Back at the office, I order a new book from Amazon (AMZN, AXP, UPS) and schedule a video conference call (ZM) with a client. After the call is over, I mailed her some information (STMP).

The market had another rough day, so I went home and took my dog (PETS, CHWY) for a walk.

After my walk, my wife and I went to dinner at Eddie V’s (DRI) to get something to eat and have a glass of wine (STZ, BUD).  We used Uber (UBER).

I’m now back at home to catch up on the day (CMCSA, DIS, TWX) and check the latest social media feeds (FB, MSFT, TWTR, GOOG, MSFT).  We’re now watching movies and playing games (NFLX, DIS, MAT, HAS, ATVI).

The weekend is coming, and I’m going to work on a backyard project (HD, LOW, YETI).

Until tomorrow…

The best thing that happens to us is when a great company gets into temporary trouble…We want to buy them when they’re on the operating table. ~ Warren Buffett

March 18, 2020

Bill Parrott, CFP®, is the President and CEO of Parrott Wealth Management located in Austin, Texas. Parrott Wealth Management is a fee-only, fiduciary, registered investment advisor firm. Our goal is to remove complexity, confusion, and worry from the investment and financial planning process so our clients can pursue a life of purpose. Our firm does not have an asset or fee minimum, and we work with anybody who needs financial help regardless of age, income, or asset level. PWM’s custodian is TD Ameritrade, and our annual fee starts at .5% of your assets and drops depending on the level of your assets.

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