Being content with less creates its own set of problems
The story of addictive behaviour is not always one of more: it can also manifest as the relentless pursuit of less, claims David Krueger, author of The Secret Language of Money: How to Make Smarter Financial Decisions and Live a Richer Life.
In other words, don’t get used to being broke. Do something different. Break out of your comfort zone.
A financial comfort zone is a familiar pattern of behaviour — one that’s predictable and automatic — so you always know the outcome even though it may not be beneficial.
Most of us have such a set zone with our weight, what we order at our regular restaurant, or the difficulty of starting a savings program. And sometimes this holds us back.
- Do you believe it is more virtuous or admirable to be poor than to be rich?
- Do you believe being poor is more spiritual than being wealthy?
- When you do have some money, do you tend to spend it quickly and return rapidly to a familiar state of poverty?
- Do you often neglect needed repairs on your car or your home because you don’t feel you can afford to spend the money?
- Is it more comfortable for you to spend money on others than on yourself?
- Do you undercharge for your work or your skills?
- Do you fail to collect money due to you?
- Is it uncomfortable for you to collect fees that people owe you for your work?
Is he on to something? Do you struggle with this sort of outlook? Or are you simply content with what you have?
By Gordon Powers, MSN Money
Posted by: Jack | Sep 7, 2021 5:11:14 AM
Here are my answers:
1) Absolutely not
2) Absolutely not
3) Absolutely not
4) Absolutely not
5) Absolutely not
6) Absolutely not
7) Absolutely not
8) Absolutely not
Posted by: anonymous | Sep 7, 2021 11:45:10 AM
this is meeeeeeeeeeee.....especially No. 3,4, and 5.
I always neglect spending money on my car even when it makes loud noises, cuz i think i can't afford, unfortunately though, every now and then i go out with friends, pay for the cab, sometimes drinks, and always put more money than i owe on the tab. This is how i get broke....
I really need some advise, I've been trying to hold back but it's hard. I get paid on a monthly basis, by the end of 3rd week i have no meny left even though my rent $1100 is less than 1/3 of my monthly income (meaning i should have at least $500-$600 left. Any advice?