Have you ever felt the “bite” of the “new car bug” when your neighbor comes home with a new 4x4 truck with all the bells and whistles?
Has your wife ever come home and wanted to remodel the kitchen after going over to see a friend’s new home?
Does your 2 year old bow not quite perform as well after shooting the newest 2021 models?
Today’s tip surrounds the concept of contentment.
The dictionary defines contentment as a state of happiness and satisfaction.
When you can operate in a state of contentment and understand material purchases will not make you happy, you can achieve financial goals that will allow you grow your wealth far beyond your dreams.
Making certain sacrifices, often focused around the purchase of “stuff” we really don’t need, can lead to financial successes that far outweigh any benefits derived from the purchase of stuff.
Please don’t confuse contentment with the concept of settling or complacency. Being content means you are happy with your current situation, but it doesn’t mean you don’t have additional goals, aspirations or wants/desires. Being content means you are willing to do without certain things while realizing those things do not create happiness and satisfaction.
There is a book called “Love Your Life, Not Theirs” by Rachel Cruze. It does a great job of detailing the impacts of keeping up with the Jones’ along with the financial and emotional impacts of that lifestyle. It highlights the caustic nature of social media and the instant gratification culture we see so much of today.
I encourage everyone to set lofty goals (financial, relationship, health) which require sacrifice and commitment. All the while, trying to be content with your current status while striving to meet those goals.
Has your wife ever come home and wanted to remodel the kitchen after going over to see a friend’s new home?
Does your 2 year old bow not quite perform as well after shooting the newest 2021 models?
Today’s tip surrounds the concept of contentment.
The dictionary defines contentment as a state of happiness and satisfaction.
When you can operate in a state of contentment and understand material purchases will not make you happy, you can achieve financial goals that will allow you grow your wealth far beyond your dreams.
Making certain sacrifices, often focused around the purchase of “stuff” we really don’t need, can lead to financial successes that far outweigh any benefits derived from the purchase of stuff.
Please don’t confuse contentment with the concept of settling or complacency. Being content means you are happy with your current situation, but it doesn’t mean you don’t have additional goals, aspirations or wants/desires. Being content means you are willing to do without certain things while realizing those things do not create happiness and satisfaction.
There is a book called “Love Your Life, Not Theirs” by Rachel Cruze. It does a great job of detailing the impacts of keeping up with the Jones’ along with the financial and emotional impacts of that lifestyle. It highlights the caustic nature of social media and the instant gratification culture we see so much of today.
I encourage everyone to set lofty goals (financial, relationship, health) which require sacrifice and commitment. All the while, trying to be content with your current status while striving to meet those goals.
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