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We live in a disposable society.
We buy things, use them and then
throw them away.
Our landfills continue to grow, despite no one wanting garbage in
their own back yard.
Meanwhile, debt is also growing. People continue to spend
money they don’t have on things they don’t need.
We need to come back to reality. We need to focus on growth
in our bank accounts, not on growth in the landfills and growth in
our debt.
So what’s the solution?
How can people grow their savings, while shrinking their garbage
and depleting their debt?
Love is the answer.
We need to learn to appreciate what we already have. We need
to love what we have.
If you love what you have, you don’t feel the need for
more. If you love what you have, you can easily say no when
you’re bombarded with 3000 marketing messages to buy each day
(as estimated by Doug Hall at doughall.com). If you love
what you have, you’re not going to throw something out once it
gets a little used.
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People who love what they have are happy. They see the
beauty in what they’ve got. When they buy new stuff, they
are very selective--because it has to be something they can
love. People who love what they have perform proper
maintenance, and ensure they get the most out of their purchases.
If
you’re looking for ways to reduce the money you spend this year,
spend some time admiring what you already have. Love your
possessions. Maintain them so they last longer.
Disposable items are always more
costly in the long run. Loving what you have costs nothing,
but can save you lots of money. It can also save you
time. You won’t need to run out and get something new just
because you have money in your pocket. Why would you want
something new? Save time and money by loving what you
already own!
Is it any wonder that the average "millionaire next
door" has a car that’s eight years old? People that
are rich love what they have. They know the value of
quality, and they know the value of getting the most out of their
purchases.
Do you spend time dreaming of a new car, or loving the car
you’ve got? Do you spend time dreaming of new furniture, a
new house or new clothes? Or do you spend some quality time
loving the furniture, house and clothes you’ve already been
blessed with?
What’s going to save you money and make you happier?
Loving what you have, or dreaming of what you don’t have?
Save your money, your time and your environment this year:
love what you have.
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James Allan is an inspiring writer who wants you to achieve
success in the twenty-first century. His first book, Street
Hockey Millionaire has received international acclaim, and his
Score Your Financial Goals home study course is helping people
enjoy their dreams of having more money, more time and more fun in
their life.
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