Fairy tales have been a staple of our culture for centuries.
These wondrous tales of mythical creatures and wild scenarios have been capturing the hearts of people, young and old, ever since – and for good reason. Like the stories told by the guy at the water cooler (you know the one), these tales are so outlandish and out there that you can’t help but get engrossed in them.
February 26th is “Tell a Fairy Tale” day, and whether they are the kind of thing you enjoyed (or scoffed at) as a child, their appeal worldwide is undeniable – so share one with your loved ones.
By the way, popping in that VHS copy of The Little Mermaid for the kids totally counts.
The most well-known fairy tale collection comes from The Brothers Grimm, who wrote down all of the stories they could get their hands on over 1000 years ago. (I can’t help but think this would have been much easier with the internet). Without their efforts, we may not have greats such as Hansel and Gretel, Rumpelstiltskin, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
The Brothers took some liberties in rewriting their stories in later editions to broaden their appeal and increase marketability. The tales we know now vary dramatically from their original spoken handed-down counterparts, all in the name of boosting appeal and making that sweet dinero.
Initially, these stories weren’t meant for children (some of them are pretty dark!), so they had to go through several modifications to make them suitable for youngsters. Did you know that Cinderella’s original story had her stepsisters mutilate their feet to fit in that glass slipper? Yikes.
If you think about it, we all make choices to boost our profitability. Selling that big idea at the board meeting, asking your boss for that well-earned raise, or even deciding to become a YouTube personality – it’s tied to whether or not the idea will make us money.
The Brothers are an excellent example of this! If they chose to release their stories without making them more palatable for a young audience, there’s a good chance they would not be anything close to as popular as they are now. If they had a financial advisor, I bet they’d be the one suggesting this in the first place!
A financial advisor can help you do the same; make the right choices to ensure that you can continue telling your story and keeping your finances in order while you do it. Give us a call at 513-563-PLAN (7526) or go online and book a quick 15-minute chat so we can start working with you today!
Regards,
Nikki Earley, CFP®
