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5d •
Happiness as a natural outcome, not an interminable target
Interesting Saturday read: “Happiness isn’t something you achieve and keep. It’s the natural byproduct when you live true to what matters and learn to recognize the good already in your life.” I am guilty of this: if you set vague goals for yourself such as "things will get easier when" or " if I just keep my head down for .." then you are deferring action until later. We thrive when we set actionable, achievable goals, with specific measurable outcomes and timeliness. I am interested to hear: how do YOU measure Happiness? https://siliconcanals.com/t-research-suggests-the-habit-of-deferring-happiness-ill-enjoy-life-when-the-kids-leave-when-i-retire-when-things-calm-down-isnt-patience-its-a-pattern-that-simply-moves-the-horizon-forward-no-matter/
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@Rory Piontkowski Eventually novelty will not produce a dopamine effect. Novelty becomes mundane. Or... You could end up on Epstein Island, pushing the boundaries of novelty. I don't either are healthy, for anyone.
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Blame and complaining have always been viral. It's too easy to jump on the complain train. It can also be economically or politically beneficial. If you can avoid or redirect blame, you get to avoid consequences. It's a win at any cost mentality. For regular people, I think blaming and complaining are strategies that attempt to avoid change and mask insecurities and inadequacies.
8d •
Stop questioning yourself...
I do... Everyday. I wonder if I am good enough to own this Community. I wonder if those around me are judging the decisions I have made recently. I wonder if my dreams will ever come true because I just don't have anything others will find valuable. I started thinking about why I feel this way this week, because that doubt is a defense mechanism. I have learned a lot from a few people in this world. I would call them mentors, but if you met them, you would likely not see them that way. There were a few people who took me under their wings at certain points in my life and taught me lessons I had not learned previously. How to take care of myself, financially and emotionally. How to manage the feelings of jealousy, of envy, of doubt. How to move through this world knowing that you aren't more important than others, but that you have something to offer anyone. One guy taught me how to climb the corporate ladder while battling through his own challenges and eventually getting fired. He warned me that doing so may ask of me more than I wanted to give. He was right...in hindsight, I traded 10 years of my life chasing money, and not happiness. I hold in high regard every single one of those humans who faced their own challenges but took the time to sit with me and help me through some of my biggest decisions, leading by example and teaching me what they knew I needed to know. I hope every one of you has had similar experiences, because everyone changed me. So yes, I still doubt myself; that is normal. But when times get hard, I draw on what those others taught me, whether they realized it or not, and it gets me through, it pushes me to move forward, even for one step.
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@Rory Piontkowski By using another Hormozi quote... ""We don’t rise to the standards we have when others are watching; we fall to the standards we have when no one is." I think the decision is the hardest/scariest part. Once the decision is made, action generally follows. The real trick is consistently trying, when nobody is watching and you continue to get less than ideal results. Mistakes, corrections, and inconsistencies are generally part of the process, and predominately pondered in privacy. Blaming and making excuses is easy, but it doesn't get you any closer to your goals. I think another important aspect is inventory of your tools, skills, and resources. Is what you have sufficient? What are you lacking? How will you fill the gaps? Not knowing the answers to these questions shouldn't keep you from beginning, but they are important riddles to consider and solve as you begin to take action.
1 like • 7d
@Rory Piontkowski That pretty much sums up my perspective. I guess it's kinda like having kids. You are never really ready, but once it happens you just do the best you can and don't stop trying. Pick up skills and tools along the way.
14d •
Eat the rich?
There is a lot of talk about billionaires right now, even questions around whether they should even exist. Below is some light reading about John D. Rockefeller. What caught my eye was this: "In real terms, the idea behind it shows up everywhere. People aiming for promotions, businesses trying to grow faster, or even individuals saving for a future goal often find that once one milestone is crossed, another takes its place. The gap between “having enough” and “wanting more” rarely closes on its own." ...In a world where standards keep rising and comparisons are constant, the urge to keep wanting more can feel almost natural. Rockefeller’s line captures that feeling in a very direct way. It does not offer a solution, but it does make people pause and think about whether they are chasing something that will actually satisfy them." HIs quote was: “How much money does it take to make a man happy? Just one more dollar,” What does this mean to you? https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/quote-of-the-day-by-usas-first-billionaire-john-d-rockefeller-how-much-money-does-it-take-to-make-a-man-happy-just-one-more-dollar-one-of-the-worlds-richest-man-questions-the-psychology-behind-endless-chase-for-wealth/articleshow/130244060.cms?from=mdr
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“How much money does it take to make a man happy? Just one more dollar.” I think that is true for some personality types. Owning 2-3 modest properties, with region appropriate toys, is as much as I would ever want. I have an aversion to debit, so I would prefer to carry as little as possible. I guess, at some economic level, debit can be leveraged, but I don't think I have the portfolio to play in that casino.
15d •
You Make Good Money. So Why Do You Still Feel Broke?
New editing and copywriting..what do you think? https://youtu.be/2B2JOSlqfiQ
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I use a spreadsheet to track all my monthly bills, investment, and savings. I use a rewards credit card for everything else. Watching debit steadily decrease on my spreadsheet is highly motivating. Tracking monthly spending, when I zero out my credit balance at the end of the month, helps me track and put spending into perspective. The spreadsheet tab I use to track all investment and savings accounts is the last stop. This represents the foundation of my financial goals, hopes, and dreams. Watching "number go up" here is what really motivates me to keep grinding through the 9-5.
1 like • 12d
Why are you doing what you are doing? Joys and toys. A home and transportation cover the basics. The closer I am to owning both, loan free, the close I am to the rest of my goals. Toys and time for hobbies, recreation, and vacation are ways to explore and enjoy life. Hopefully, these will eventually lead to revenue streams that help reduce my need to work for someone else.
21d •
Cancel, or downgrade one thing this week
In my newest video ( link below) I talk about the prevalence of lifestyle creep and it's role in keeping people who make good money from feeling secure. I am going to challenge this group to find one thing to cancel, or downgrade this week. It may seem like a small thing or even a drop in the bucket, but the act of looking for the thing to cancel, and the act of doing it do two thigs: 1. Creates awareness of what you are spending your money on and, 2. Creates confidence when you realize you have power over your finances, not the other way around. So...what did you cancel? https://www.skool.com/your-first-million-5213/how-the-wealthy-stop-feeling-broke-and-one-thing-you-can-do-today-so-that-you-dont-either?p=4e7041cb
2 likes • 19d
Your timing for this post is on point. Spring, going into summer, is generally when my spending goes up. I think biking to work 2-3 days a week, instead of driving, seems like a good place to start.
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