Big news—I’m having a baby! This June, my wife and I will be welcoming our daughter into the world, and as you can imagine, life is about to change in ways I can’t fully comprehend yet. Everyone has been telling me to get ready for change, and I know they’re right. Practically speaking, I’ll be stepping back from client meetings this summer, and I’ll likely take an extended paternity leave in 2026. But even before she’s born, I can already feel that everything is shifting—especially the way I think about the future.

Since learning that I will be a dad, I’ve been feeling the weight of the world differently. Climate anxiety, political instability, and the many crises we’re facing all feel sharper, more urgent. It’s one thing to think about my own lifetime, but now, I’m imagining the world that she will grow up in, the world she’ll grow old in. The fear can be overwhelming at times.

But I refuse to let it paralyze me. The best antidote to anxiety is action—rolling up my sleeves, getting to work, and modeling courage every single day. It’s not about pretending the challenges aren’t real; it’s about choosing to show up, even when things feel daunting. I think about this line from the Broadway play Hamilton:

"Legacy. What is a legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see."

That’s what this moment feels like for me. I may not see all the results of the work I'm doing today, but I have to keep planting seeds. Those of us with children—or grandchildren—are fighting for something far bigger than ourselves. We’re all striving for financial security, yes, but at the core, we want to leave behind a world where they can thrive. And that extends to how we invest our money. What’s the point of leaving our kids with financial wealth if we don’t leave them with a world worth inheriting?

Too often, investing is framed as a selfish act—maximize my profits, grow my wealth, secure my future. But having a child is the ultimate selfless act. It shifts the focus beyond me, forcing me to think long-term, to imagine the economy and environment that my daughter will inherit. And the last thing I want to do is sacrifice her future for my personal financial gain.

For those of you who are parents, how did having a child change your long-term outlook and financial goals? Did it make you more courageous?

It’s also got me reflecting on my first impressions of money—what my parents taught me, the lessons I absorbed without even realizing it. As we discussed in our webinar with Jessica Moorhouse, those early money messages stay with us. Now, I find myself thinking about what I want to pass on to my daughter and, just as importantly, what I don’t want to pass on.

I want my daughter to grow up courageous. To face the world as it is while working toward what it can be.

And that’s why I want to help more people feel empowered about their money. Because money is a tool—it can reinforce the problems we’re facing, and it can be a lever for change. If you want to ensure your investments reflect your values and serve the best interests of future generations, let’s talk.

With my daughter’s arrival just around the corner, things will slow down a bit for me over the summer, so if you’re ready to take control of your financial future and start planting the seeds of change, now’s the time. Join our Good Investing Classroom—it’s a place to learn, ask questions, and connect with others who are investing for a better world.

Let’s make sure our money is working for the future we want to see.

Cheers,
Tim