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By: Slinky

Slinky — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:05:42 +0000

I remember the lessons of my childhood so that I don't have to learn them anew.
I remember what I didn't have so that I'm grateful for what I have now.
I remember how far I've come so that I can see how far I can go.
I remember the past so that I know how little I really need.

By: Theopaulson

Theopaulson — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:00:47 +0000

When we were first falling into debt, I spent a lot of time thinking about what we could not afford. The newer car, that fancy meal at the restaurant I have always wanted to go to, the vacation, the new whatever, etc. Now, I spend a lot more time thinking about all the things we are able to afford and have. Three squares, organic and healthy food at a reasonable cost, our two cars that run well, my townhouse, computers, etc. And I spend time thinking about the reasonable purchases that we soon will be able to afford once we are out of debt. Like a new tent and cooking stove so the fam can takes some frugal vacations. It has revolutionized my mindset and lowered my stress level immensely.

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By: Event Planner San Francisco

Event Planner San Francisco — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:36:42 +0000

#6 was so true. Being a rich-e-rich does not ensure that your kid willl be as good as you or for a kid it does not mean life will be easy. And if we really open our eyes and look around, we will find a lot of live examples.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:22:18 +0000

Awesome comment, Chris. Everyone should be as lucky as you were to get exposure to the “real rich” – people who plan, think about the future and restrain themselves from excess consumerism. Kudos!

By: Mrs. Money

Mrs. Money — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:33:09 +0000

I grew up in a household where we were pretty well off. We weren't rich by any means, but I don't ever remember struggling. It's funny now because I worry that I won't be able to give my kids all the things they'd probably like

By: kbess41

kbess41 — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:19:04 +0000

Great points…if I just focused on my blessings more than what I lack I would love my life much more. Thanks for the reminder that thoughts ..the right ones…will result in more happiness.

By: Forest

Forest — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:27:53 +0000

Thanks…. I do have debt sadly due to getting loans for family members who then screwed me over!! I have just entered debt management to get rid of it without it hurting me too bad…. Also you made me think about poor people here in Cairo (where I currently live)…. They have NOTHING, barely enough to eat yet they owe nothing to anyone as it's unlikely they would get a load (generally Islam is against loans)… so they are theoretically richer than me…. Strange world!

By: chris

chris — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:23:28 +0000

There is a lot to be said about your comment. From what I have seen from my friends and neighbors, the ones who have the most possessions are often the poorest (or those who owe the most money, which is really being poor, in my definition).

By: Forest

Forest — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:40:13 +0000

Ha ha, it is a shame computers never took off, they were very interesting devices.

I am English and for some reason I talk in an accent that is considered middle class.... This wasn't planned but I was from pretty poor background and sometimes feel I do need to point this out to people who assume I grew up rich.

I am pretty poor now I suppose but without kids or anything I don't feel poor. In fact I feel pretty free with few possessions and no real ties.

By: guinness416

guinness416 — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:36:43 +0000

My husband had a genuinely impoverished childhood – he's from one of the poorest (and most corrupt) countries in the world, lost his dad young, came to NYC and worked illegally as a busboy in his teens before getting papers and GED, going to SUNY as a mature student for his degree in maths etc – and rarely if ever looks back on it except to remember things that happened in his childhood and the like. He certainly doesn't give bootstrap lectures to anyone or sneer about my or anyone else's (comparably) easy ride. It's left to his proud wife to boast about him because he's all about looking forward. I'm not qualified to say if that's right or wrong but there's another datapoint for you.

By: Lillie

Lillie — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:18:56 +0000

Very well said. My sentiments exactly. Going forward, I will keep these reminders in mind. Too often we tend to look back and focus on what we didn't have rather than being grateful for what we had. My focus, however, is to never forget where I came from and to make an effort to be happy where I am and even more happier and content with where I plan to go.