On January 6, 1412, Jehannette de Romee, later known as Joan of Arc, was born.
Known as the "Maid of Orléans," Jehannette de Romee was a French peasant girl who became a French national heroine and saint. Born in Domrémy, Jehannette grew up with her tenant farmer father Jacques, mother Isabelle, and two brothers. There was not much historically noteworthy until the voices started at around twelve or thirteen. Initially, they urged her to be virtuous, live piously, and remain a devout Catholic. Jehannette believed the voices to be those of angels or Saints, and their direction became more specific and dangerous, culminating in military conquest and a fiery end. She claimed to have received later divine visions instructing her to support Charles VII and drive the English from France during the Hundred Years' War. At 17, she led French troops to a pivotal victory at Orléans, boosting French morale and paving the way for Charles's coronation. Captured by Burgundian forces, she was sold to the English, tried for heresy, and burned at the stake in 1431 at 19 years old. Her conviction was later annulled, and she was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church in 1920.
Here are four lessons from the life and fiery death of Joan of Arc:
🔥Ignore the Voices
Some doctors believe that Joan of Arc had a seizure disorder, such as idiopathic partial epilepsy with auditory features or autosomal dominant lateral temporal epilepsy. Now, I don't know what that means, but it sounds bad. Literally and figuratively. For investors, the voices come from the unholy trinity of television, the Internet, and social media. And they are saying some really stupid stuff. Especially at the beginning of the year as pundits turn prognosticators and pretend that they can look inot the future with any degree of confidence.
🔥Leverage Support and Resources Effectively
Joan rallied support from soldiers, nobles, and the French crown to achieve her goals. In investing, success often depends on leveraging the right resources—financial advisors, market research, and reliable tools. Building a network of support and utilizing available resources can enhance decision-making and outcomes. That is what I’ve done here at Victory Independent Planning, built a network to support financial, tax and retiement planning, investing, and risk management. And it’s worked out reasonably well- no fiery ends to speak of.
🔥Focus on the Bigger Picture
Joan’s efforts aimed to secure France’s future, not just immediate victories. Investors should adopt a similar perspective, focusing on long-term wealth building rather than short-term gains. Patience and a clear vision of the end goal, as always, are critical.
🔥Leave a Legacy
Joan's impact extended beyond her lifetime, inspiring generations. In investing, think about creating a legacy—whether through wealth for your family, philanthropic efforts, or supporting causes you care about. Investments aren’t just financial; they can reflect your values and vision for the future.
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🎯Patrick Huey is a small business owner and the author of three books on history and finance as well as the highly-rated recently-released fictional work Hell: A Novel. As owner of Victory Independent Planning, LLC, Patrick works with families and non-profit organizations. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® and an Accredited Tax Preparer. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University. Patrick previously served as a Naval Flight Officer from 1996-2005, earning the Strike Fighter Air Medal during combat operations and two Navy Achievement Medals.
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