Everything you do has a consequence: For every action there is a reaction. Every ball you throw up will eventually come down. In some cases, the consequences are instant and in other cases, the consequences are delayed. For instance, people often find it easy to overspend because the consequences of debt do not happen overnight. It is the same with overeating. When consequences are delayed, being disciplined takes more will power. If my car was reposed every time I overspent, I will be less likely to overspend and keep to a budget.

Action and reaction also come into play when it comes to being kind to others. We are always so busy and self-absorbed in our world, we often fail to see the pain of others. When was the last time you smiled at someone you walked by and genuinely wished them a nice day? A little smile could go a long way in someone else’s life. Your smile might be the right motivation someone needs to get through the day. With the rise of social media, people feel more and more invisible in the world. Smiling at someone else makes people feel seen.

Everything you do has a reaction. Everything that happens has an effect in the world. The cause and effect of the world is exactly what your financial statements keep track of. When you are kind to people it does eventually pay off.