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Topic: It is better to be the hammer than the nail - page 2. (Read 223 times)

legendary
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February 04, 2023, 02:25:55 AM
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I was not feeling sorry for the money, it was just over 100 dallors and that's the money I can surely afford to lose. However, I felt bad for the irrational rush to buy things that I don't really need. It's like the money is manipulating me to spend it to prove that I have money. But hell no, I am not a show-off person and I am living just fine with my life.
So what the point is? you seems to contradicts one to another, but you're already realized about it lol.

As long as you're already afford $100 to lose, I don't think you need to think you're using that's money without a point and regret after that. The fact you still have a lot money and you've own a lot things, which mean it's not hurt you and there's no problem to spend small money for self reward.

Money management is a must, but don't forget to enjoy your life.
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February 04, 2023, 02:00:31 AM
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It is better to be the hammer than the nail. The idiom can be interpreted in several versions but it's mainly about taking control over life/things is way better and important than just being a follower. This can not only be used in general discussions but only apply to finances/economics. Recently I learned a lesson from my foolish behaviour and I think it'll set a good example. Please let me explain.

Weeks ago, I met with one of my old friends and we had a nice time having dinner and talking about life. The diner was in a shopping plaza so we went to shop after dinner. Everthing was good and we spent bunch of money buying some useless things. On the way back home, I soon realized that I did not need those things at all. I was not feeling sorry for the money, it was just over 100 dallors and that's the money I can surely afford to lose. However, I felt bad for the irrational rush to buy things that I don't really need. It's like the money is manipulating me to spend it to prove that I have money. But hell no, I am not a show-off person and I am living just fine with my life. I am the master of my money and my life and I refuse to be labeled by what I have owned, although I own a lot of things.
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