Sadder but Wiser? Maybe Not.
In order to gain my own financial freedom this year, I will be going into debt to buy something I will never use. Instead of going into debt and buying a new home, in the name of “saving,” I will be buying the tools that I’ll really need in my business and in my personal life.
Instead of taking on debt while buying a home, I will make use of some of my savings to cover the cost of a home loan (if I can get one). Instead of buying a new car, I will use the extra money to pay for another car. Instead of buying a new car for my new car, I will take the cash I will save by getting rid of the old one and put it into buying a new one.
Instead of taking on debt while buying new clothes for my new wardrobe, I will shop for my new wardrobe when I’m feeling flush. Because instead of doing these things with the intent of saving money, I’ll be using the extra money to buy things that I will actually enjoy wearing. Because I will be getting rid of old clothes and buying new clothes, I’ll be getting rid of old clothes and buying new clothes. I’ll be getting rid of old clothes and buying new clothes, because I will be buying new clothes and not putting them in my closet.
Instead of sitting with borrowed money in order to avoid a negative balance, I will put that money into a savings account so I can invest in my future. Instead of buying new clothes again in order to buy new clothes, I will buy a new dress instead. I’m willing to spend a few extra dollars in order to take a less drastic step, but because I’m looking to buy a little bit more, I only need a few more dollars. I don’t need a few more dollars in order to buy a new car, or a new house, or a new wardrobe, or a new wardrobe. I don’t NEED a few more dollars in order to purchase a new car, or a new house, or a new wardrobe, or a new wardrobe. I don
