Topic: How to thrive with low income in a humble area - page 6. (Read 1076 times)

Yes, people who live by wanting to be looked at by others is a lifestyle that is not good. There is a difference between being someone you look up to and someone you want to look up to. Usually they hold whatever they don't have as long as they get more views from other people. And what they do is excess, and excess is not good.
A side job is an option for everyone who wants to develop. Surely it will take up a lot of time and energy because we have to work extra in addition to the main job. But if we do it sincerely and with joy, it will be easy to do, moreover, a side job is something we like.

The main factor in destroying a person is lifestyle. so that many people are destroyed because they follow the trend while their income does not support it, so that in the end it makes it difficult for themselves because of an inappropriate lifestyle. indeed it would be better even though we are rich, but still have a simple lifestyle, so that our assets will continue to increase, and guarantee our old age life, when we are unable to work. because nowadays many people prioritize prestige rather than function of an item

The main factor in destroying a person is lifestyle. so that many people are destroyed because they follow the trend while their income does not support it, so that in the end it makes it difficult for themselves because of an inappropriate lifestyle. indeed it would be better even though we are rich, but still have a simple lifestyle, so that our assets will continue to increase, and guarantee our old age life, when we are unable to work. because nowadays many people prioritize prestige rather than function of an item

Where I come from, the problem most of the time is that many want to impress others. Many live their lives trying to be pleasing to the eyes of other people. So they want to have branded clothes, branded shoes, branded everything. They want to have an expensive phone even if it means taking a loan to buy it.

With a low income, I'd rather live in the most practical and simplest way possible. My friends used to make fun of my keypad phone because everyone else was already using smart phones.

I'm curious about how things are on your side because a lot of things don't really make sense and I'm really curious how things work in your country. The first is obviously not a western one since if you say it's not unusual for people to spend 1$ cigarettes, with that you can barely buy 2 or max 4 cigarettes a day, that's well below the average smoker, for your average smoker in that area that would be more like 5-10$ a day.

But at the same time, you claim that online shopping is cheap, so you have the infrastructure in place to order cheaply and with free delivery, and you have as I remember from the other topics really expensive cooking oil and others, so, there is a lot of things that don't really make sense on a whole. I simply can't picture the country with cheap cigars, and chap shipping for online groceries but expensive ones on par with western prices.

Ps.
Those are not advices on how to "thrive", more like to survive.

Get rid of addictions/habits: addictions or habits (in mild cases) are harmful not only for your health, but also for your finances. Cigarettes and alcohol are responsible for consuming a large portion of the income from individuals living on minimum wage.

Choose carefully where you go shopping

Just as a matter of curiosity, how much do you pay for delivery fees in your countries? If it weren't for the fees, would it still be cheaper to purchase at physical stores? Here in my country I also pay for such fees, but adding them to the goods' costs, it's still more convenient shopping online.

Last week I watched a youtube clip about homesteading published by someone in a poor area who said it took them 20 years to find a way to become profitable through DIY agriculture in their off grid farming setup.

One of the biggest difficults in life is to manage growing your patrimony and income, when earning minimum wage and living in poor areas where opportunities are scarce, as is the money circulating in the local economy. Some hints that could be useful:

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Get rid of addictions/habits: addictions or habits (in mild cases) are harmful not only for your health, but also for your finances. Cigarettes and alcohol are responsible for consuming a large portion of the income from individuals living on minimum wage. It's not that unsual to find people spending at least 1$ on cigarettes daily, what after 1 month will result in 30$ expenses, which could be going into bitcoin investment, for an example.

Choose carefully where you go shopping: some supermarkets are more expensive than others. Shopping on physical stores is more expensive than shopping online. Don't go for the first price you see on the labels. Search for promotions, try to adequate your demand for products to your currently financial budget in a way you don't spend all your money in the end of the month.

The impression which matters is the one you have about yourself: forget about boasting yourself to friends and suitors around. Live a realistic life and don't pretend to have a superior lifestyle in order to make people's eyes shine in front of you. There is nothing wrong in displaying some style, it's actually pretty good and satisfactory, but only when we can really afford it.

Doesn't matter how depressing is your day, never give up: everyone has their depressing days, but these days can't become a rule in someone's life. Don't feel pitty of yourself, don't blame your life and your currently conditions. Think it's just temporary and that an exit from this situation is reachable with good will, effort, hard work and a positive attitude with people around you. Sometimes opportunities come from where you least expected, so be receptive to the society in general, while being careful with potential abusers of every kinds.

We also need to develop a good management skill to be able to make effective utilization of the little resources we have into something big, this will help us towards avoiding excessive wastage, damage and gives give maximizing potentials to the resources within our capacity, many have failed alot in many areas of life all because they couldn't developed a good management responsibility in life, they miss out alot of opportunities at the cause blaming the situations around the economy and this is not really a location base factors, we can achieve to any lent in life irrespective of where we are only if we are determined to.

One of the biggest difficults in life is to manage growing your patrimony and income, when earning minimum wage and living in poor areas where opportunities are scarce, as is the money circulating in the local economy. Some hints that could be useful:
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* Don't forget to spend only a teeny tiny of money on wants, and only buy wants when you have a budget oversupply. Needs first — always.

* Increase your income. Saving can do so much.

Are you for real? maybe this is applicable in your locale, but in my location, It is easier and most times cheaper by some amount when you buy most items from a physical store. Some online vendors have charges plus you also have to consider delivery charges that you must include for your order unless there is a free delivery offer.

As for the recommendations, I generally agree, but whether online shopping is less expensive depends on your country (it's not in mine, plus you usually need to pay for delivery).

This post is solid, simple and on point. I love the graphics too. If I had merits to award you right now, I definitely would.
A humble place is not a place where flamboyant lifestyle would thrive. Finding yourself in such a place first reiterates your background or struggles and it would require one to be ambitious enough to be able to upscale this kind of area.
Habits do alot here. It will make one or break one. When you spend more than 10% of your income to accommodate a habit, then know that it is one that should be strictly regulated or replaced to accommodate your finance.
Avoid buying too much luxury or properties you don't really need, because if it doesn't consume energy, it will create distraction for you who has goals to achieve.
Live creatively. Learn to fix things that become faulty and turn scrap to aid efficiency.
Here's my take on how to thrive in a humble area.

One of the biggest difficults in life is to manage growing your patrimony and income, when earning minimum wage and living in poor areas where opportunities are scarce, as is the money circulating in the local economy. Some hints that could be useful:

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Get rid of addictions/habits: addictions or habits (in mild cases) are harmful not only for your health, but also for your finances. Cigarettes and alcohol are responsible for consuming a large portion of the income from individuals living on minimum wage. It's not that unsual to find people spending at least 1$ on cigarettes daily, what after 1 month will result in 30$ expenses, which could be going into bitcoin investment, for an example.

Choose carefully where you go shopping: some supermarkets are more expensive than others. Shopping on physical stores is more expensive than shopping online. Don't go for the first price you see on the labels. Search for promotions, try to adequate your demand for products to your currently financial budget in a way you don't spend all your money in the end of the month.

The impression which matters is the one you have about yourself: forget about boasting yourself to friends and suitors around. Live a realistic life and don't pretend to have a superior lifestyle in order to make people's eyes shine in front of you. There is nothing wrong in displaying some style, it's actually pretty good and satisfactory, but only when we can really afford it.

Doesn't matter how depressing is your day, never give up: everyone has their depressing days, but these days can't become a rule in someone's life. Don't feel pitty of yourself, don't blame your life and your currently conditions. Think it's just temporary and that an exit from this situation is reachable with good will, effort, hard work and a positive attitude with people around you. Sometimes opportunities come from where you least expected, so be receptive to the society in general, while being careful with potential abusers of every kinds.

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Step by step you are going to improve your financial status, be patient and determined. Good luck!

Those people that are still living just to show off to others are the ones that will really suffer in the end. There's no end for one to have themselves boastful with what they've got and it's still the best to live life being humble and showing humility to the others.

But as the topic all about thriving, don't be dependent on a single income. You need to find ways which you can showcase every single skill that you have. Look for side hustles that will give an additional income, be the working person and enjoy it at the same time. Find your passion through it so you won't get bored and exhausted.