The Power of Forgiveness – Even in Finance

Chicken Thighs vs. Chicken Breasts

Some time ago, my son-in-law Parker was grilling chicken for a big summer BBQ. As I walked over to check on things, I noticed he was grilling chicken thighs instead of breasts. Curious, I asked, “Why thighs? Aren’t chicken breasts larger?”

His response was simple but insightful:

“Chicken thighs are more forgiving.”

I asked him what he meant.

“Well,” he explained, “if you overcook chicken breasts, they become dry and tough. But thighs? They have more fat and stay tender. Even if you cook them a little too long, they’re still juicy and delicious.”

That was fascinating information, and it stuck with me.

More That Is “More Forgiving”

Fast forward to another experience—this time at the spa store where I bought my swim spa. I was talking to the owner, telling him I was struggling to swim properly against the jets. He nodded and said, “I understand. I always use a tether when I swim in my spa. That way, I stay in place no matter what. A tether is more forgiving.”

There it was again. Two completely different things—grilled chicken and swim spas—but both had an element of forgiveness built in.

That got me thinking about my own industry.

Kai-Zen Exhibits These Properties

My product, Kai-Zen, uses Indexed Universal Life (IUL) policies. Unlike traditional investments, IUL policies have no downside. There are no negative performance years. Even in market downturns, they protect your principal and keep growing when the market recovers.

In other words, they are more forgiving.

Just like chicken thighs don’t dry out like chicken breasts, and a swim tether keeps you steady, an IUL-based strategy like Kai-Zen gives you more flexibility and protection. Even if the market struggles, your plan doesn’t get burned.

And that’s a recipe for financial success.Interested? Visit Oaktree Premium Finance to see how Kai-Zen can fit into your wealth strategy.