Ever since Stacie and I completed our first FPU class nearly one year ago, we have been getting the same question from the graduates. What are we going to do now? Doesn’t Dave have another class we can go through?
Well, as I have said before in class, in the blog and even in person many times. FPU has been a life saver for Stacie and I. I am absolutely convinced that FPU has changed my life forever. The impact of the common sense habits and conventional wisdom will shape my family for generations to come. I thank God daily for this.
With that being said, I think that the main part of my personal success is that Stacie and I continue to go through FPU. It forces us to stay on task. It forces us to keep doing our budget. It forces us to use cash. Imagine what would happen to my integrity if I got caught using a credit card by someone attending my class. The best part is that even after seeing the Super Saving class over 10 times now, Stacie and I still come home from that class fired up about saving. We talk about what we are doing and how we can do it better. Now I know what you are thinking and yes, we are freaks. But all of us have a little freak in us, even you.
We have also had the benefit of listening to hundreds of people each week in small group discussion. We get inspired by them, we learn from them and it sharpens us. With all of this being said, we have decided to start FPU 2. FPU 2 is basically an opportunity for all FPU Grads to get together and share their successes, get personalized needed help, inspire and encourage one another, eat good food, and drink good drink in a friendly, open, and safe environment. Think of this is a typical FPU breakout group on steroids. I have some ideas as to how to structure this but the structure needs to be loose to allow for everyone’s needs to be met in regards to asking questions and getting answers.
More to come soon on this but respond to this post and give me your feedback!
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Alex, this is a great idea! Since finishing FPU (in August 2008) Liz and I have been fortunate enough to become more deeply involved with Dave through further "Dave education" and coordinating a couple FPU classes. This has been very impactful on us as we continue learning and being confronted with things we still need to do or improve. FPU 2 would be an amazing way to stay connected to sound principles of life and money and to be in community with others doing the same.
I only see good things coming out of this!
Great idea! I thought when we were in FPU that we would be voted the least to succeed our situation was so bad. It seemed we had a hard time keeping on track during the class. But I am glad to say Baby Step 1 is done and we are working on Baby Step 2 with our 1st credit card to be paid off before the end of the month. We have had lots of extra stuff to pay come our way but due to the budget and communicating about what is going on we have weathered through it and still going on strong. I don't know what I would have done without this class. It's be a lifesaver. I feel so much freer with a budget than I ever did before. The stress has been tremendously reduced to almost none. Thanks for everything Alex, your a great teacher!
excellent idea! nothing like FPU II sounds perfect for everyone who is still fired up about killing debt but have no one who "gets it" to vent & unload on. Dave just had a call Friday about this: He suggested that everyone read a chapter of a book to open up discussion like "Thou Shall Prosper" and go from there. Lets do it!
I think it's a good idea to keep us motivated and paying off that debt.
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