Life's Inside Track

How logical would it be if you were playing poker and you hid your ace in your pocket? Believe it or not, many homeowners are doing this without even realizing it. Or they are doing it on purpose assuming it is the most responsible course of action! Join Ken and Yetta as we examine the ace in their pocket every homeowner can access with simple steps. Watch this episode to learn how to make the mos...

Do you associate the month of January with growth? Perhaps you are like many others who create New Year’s resolutions to foster change and improvement. Or you are excited about the new possibilities you’ll find in the fresh year ahead. Often we think of hitting the gym or eating better. What if this year we also focused on growing our connection to others? In this episode of Life’s Inside Track wi...

With the events of the past few years, working from home has become a new normal for many of us. This presents challenges of falling under the radar in your boss’s eyes and learning to work effectively amid distractions at home. In this episode of Life’s Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we’ll examine how to maximize one’s newfound resources and possibilities with our new workspaces. Join Ken and...

After the challenges of the past few years, more and more people are becoming accustomed to working from home. Many of us enjoy the benefits of the saved commute, the ability to wear casual clothes, and a warm lunch in our kitchens. We’re also encountering factors we may never have considered, such as new distractions and the loneliness of being alone most of the day. In this episode of Life’s Ins...

What if we gave you a proven way to grow wealth in Ottawa? Would you act? I used to feel distracted by some of the get-rich-quick schemes I’d hear about either through friends or online. And yet, it was the most simple, achievable, and stable investment strategy that launched us to multimillionaire status. In this episode of Life’s Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we’ll contemplate how living in...

What are your New Year’s resolutions? In my thirties, when I planned for the new year, I mainly considered my health journey, planning to eat better or finally use my neglected treadmill. As I became more attuned to the voice of the Lord, I planned my way forward spiritually. Will I give in to my daily fears? Will I allow them to derail me and move me in directions I don’t want to go? Or will I mo...

Are there aspects of the upcoming Christmas holidays that challenge you? Most of us can relate to the temptation to overindulge in rich food. Or struggle to interact with relatives who drain our energy. Many of us dread the stress of juggling the financial obligations of gifts, hosting Christmas dinners, and scheduling so many seasonal events. In this episode of Life’s Inside Track, join the Dekke...

Are you in over your head financially? If you’re like most people who don’t specialize in investing, it can be easy to decide you are too old, too busy, or too far in debt to find an effective solution to financial woes. We want you to know there is hope for you. In this episode of Life’s Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we’ll meet with Canadian military officer Wes Cunningham and learn how he s...

Is friendship always a good thing? When I think of friendship, I imagine someone I feel emotionally connected to, who cheers me on and brings out the best in me. They also challenge me when I move away from who I’m designed to be. And yet, are all our friendships like this? Do you have relationships that maybe aren’t such a positive influence in your life? In this episode of Life’s Inside Track, j...

Do you want to invest in real estate but feel paralyzed by the guesswork? Many of us worry the learning curve is too steep or that the risk outweighs the potential if it involves our current equity. Can we take on the maintenance? Will we need to give up travel to afford to own? On this episode of Life’s Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we’ll join Wes Cunningham, a Canadian military officer, as...

Someone once said that laughter is the closest distance between two people. Do you recall the last time you had a good belly laugh with a friend or family member? Join Ken and Yetta as we explore how humour draws us closer together, bringing authenticity and vitality to our relationships. Aired: November 25th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions or to schedule an appointment...

Remember playing Monopoly as a kid? The feeling of the pink and blue paper money in your hands. The excitement built as the wad got thicker and thicker. In this episode of Life’s Inside Track with The Dekker Team, we’ll learn ways to play full out financially, making each day count. Join Ken and Yetta to see how you can turn your financial situation into a game that motivates you in ways you’ve ne...

Have you ever walked into a home and felt sad or depressing energy in it? They say a house is simply walls, doors, and flooring, but a home is where you hang your hat. What makes your structure a place of love, fun, and safety? In this episode of Life’s Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we’ll learn what makes a space a hub for those we care about. Join Ken and Yetta to understand what you can do...

Does buying or selling a home need to be stressful? Many times when we think of moving, we envision highly involved paperwork, strangers tromping through our personal space, and emotional highs and lows. Having completed thousands of transactions during our decades as real estate agents, we’d love to assure you that the process doesn’t have to be upsetting! In this episode of Life’s Inside Track w...

Have you ever used your pain as a catalyst to do something different? Is it possible for discomfort to be your motivation for change? The real question is, is that motivation lasting, or does the motivation vanish as soon as the pain disappears? In this episode of Life’s Inside Track with the Dekker Team, we’ll learn what the formula is for creating lasting transformation, and it might not be what...

With rising interest rates and increasing market prices, have you found that inflation is outpacing your return on your investments? In fact, people are feeling the pressure now more than ever, to make wise investment choices. In this episode of Life’s Inside Track with The Dekker Team, we’ll determine one of the safest ways you can leverage your money and still get a high rate of return. Join Ken...

Have you ever felt taken advantage of by someone who asked for a lot more than he or she ever gave in return? Often, in our desire to avoid doing this ourselves, we struggle alone rather than asking for help from those we care about. The question is, what is this costing you over the long run? In this episode of Life’s Inside Track with The Dekker Team, we’ll learn how when done appropriately, lev...

Are your stress levels climbing higher than the rising interest rates? Have you been able to go a week without hearing talk of the rate hikes? Whether it’s in the break room at work, news alerts popping up on your phone, or a social media reel, people’s dismay is ringing loud and clear. You may be feeling the pressure yourself if you are looking to buy a home, an investment property, or if it’s co...

Have you ever allowed fear to stop you in your tracks? Perhaps you didn’t apply for the job you wanted. Or you ended a relationship prematurely. When we allow fear to take over, it can be a lot like stepping into quicksand; we sink before we’ve even had a chance. In this episode of Life’s Inside Track with The Dekker Team, we will sit down with Mindset Mastery Mentor, Suzan Hart, to apply the teac...

Have you ever hung onto suffering like it was a security blanket? In the past, sometimes my suffering went on and on. The pain and frustration we often experience when challenged or something doesn’t go our own way. I actually began to like to feel and act like a martyr that suffered for the long haul. In this episode of Life’s Inside Track, the Dekker Team will sit down with Mindset Mastery Mento...

Have you ever determined “We’re just like everybody else we know, so it must be ok!”? Yetta and Ken struggled with their finances for a decade and stayed quiet. They thought just getting by was normal. They reckoned that even though it was dreary, and they were standing on shaky wobbly financial legs, it was just the way it was always going to be. In this episode, we’ll learn that awareness is the...

Have you ever put off an important conversation and the situation went from bad to worse? All too often, when we withdraw and choose to say nothing for fear of saying the wrong thing, it blows up. You may feel ashamed, deeply saddened and exasperated with yourself. When the avoidance wrecks a relationship entirely, you are at a loss. In this episode of Life’s Inside Track, we will unpack some of t...

Have you ever been so sure of the decision you just made and then later wonder if it was a wise choice? It’s pretty typical for many of us to second guess ourselves when buying something as significant as a home. Clients that experience buyer’s remorse describe it as anxiety mixed with a dose of frustration and overwhelm. In this episode, we’ll learn that everyone is susceptible to buyer's remorse...

Have you found that when your body feels weak, your brain seems bogged down too? Do you find that if you can guide either your body or your brain into action, the other steps up too? In this show, we’ll learn what we can focus on that will help us to stay strong, both mentally and physically. Aired: August 26th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions or to schedule an appointme...

Do I really need a guide? What type of guide is right for me? Should I just do what my parents or friends did? Have you ever explored all the options available to you? In this episode, we’ll learn that the best financial guides may not be fully apparent at first. Aired: August 19th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions or to schedule an appointment with the Dekker Team, e-mai...