Comments on: This 1 Question Will Change Your Spending Habits

By: Self Esteem for Kids

Self Esteem for Kids — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:08:08 +0000

Thanks for posting this wonderful question… far from depressing me it validates something I was lucky enough to grow up with. All of my life we’ve grown trees and even at a very young age I realized I was doing something that wouldn’t come to maturity in my lifetime so I decided to enjoy my part of the journey in the life of a tree : ) Something I read that puts it into perspective: When asked what he wanted to be when he grew up a young person said “I want to be happy”. The response was “you didn’t understand the question”. And the reply was “you don’t understand life”. Again thanx for the insight question.
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By: The Money Paradise

The Money Paradise — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:04:06 +0000

I do agree with that being rationale while taking any financial or spending decision is very necessary. It is common habits of people that they often don’t think before spending. they think after spending often that they should have not spent money. it is better to think before and take a rationale decision about the prospective spending.

By: pam

pam — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:18:27 +0000

why are we spending, do we really need it or just want it.

By: set2sin

set2sin — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:53:45 +0000

I already subscribe, so I think highly if all of these writings!

By: Barbara Friedberg

Barbara Friedberg — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 00:24:51 +0000

Thought provoking. Gook advice for introspection and delaying gratification.
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By: Ryan D

Ryan D — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:55:02 +0000

Great insight. Makes so much sense and is so simple, yet?? Loved Pete & Pete back in the day!

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:25:57 +0000

Many people have the problem in that they have to keep buying more things despite already having enough. One of the faults that consumerism encourages is teaching people not to be content with what they have or grateful for it. That so many people feel the need to have an explosion of clothes is a good example of this.
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By: Friday Night Lights 6/25/10 — Financially Poor

Friday Night Lights 6/25/10 — Financially Poor — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:56:08 +0000

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By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:22:04 +0000

yea I was just joking with the sewing. But I’m sure it is rewarding to know you made your own clothing.

By: Meg

Meg — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:36:41 +0000

Good question, but I would in turn question your suggestion re hobbies–sewing is expensive!!! It sounds economical to sew one’s own clothes, but it is next to impossible to make anything as cheaply as it can be purchased. Fabric, thread, buttons, facings, patterns–all add up to more than a ready-made item. Same thing with sweaters–I love to knit and crochet, but can only afford the dreariest cheap yarn, not the really beautiful ones I am attracted to and would want in a sweater I’d wear. Finally I had to stop making sweaters because I was making more than my family and I could wear and getting too costly.

Nonetheless, you do ask the right question–WHY?
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