Wow! Congratulations on your dedication to stopping your addiction. Deciding alone to stop is hard, and continuing to do it and be consistent about it is much harder. Also, that's a clever idea to save the money you used to buy cigarettes and use it to buy bitcoin. $90 for cigarettes? That's a lot! $90 for 3 months, plus you are buying some using some of your salary, then I guess you've been stacking a lot in your bitcoin asset. Also, doing this benefits your health; you are hitting two birds with one stone. One is the significant change in your health and the increase in your bitcoin holdings.
I hope you will do more in the following months, be more consistent in what you do, and I hope that you won't get tempted to smoke again. This small step of yours is maybe the big step you need to change your life.
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I used to be a heavy smoker, but I was able to quit it November 2021 and so far I never had regress or go back to him. I just quit, dead stop, and they say that you will feel cold turkey, no I didn't go on that experience. One reason though that I really quit is because I'm also diabetic and we all know the complications.
And looking back, one benefit is financial, I mean I spend money buying cigarettes even in the pandemic and it's ridiculous expensive. Now, I was able to save that money and instead of buying cigarettes, I can buy other things that can benefit me or my family. Obviously, health is another one, I do exercise 3x a week, try to go to the gym and everyday walk 10,000 steps to maintain.
And looking back, one benefit is financial, I mean I spend money buying cigarettes even in the pandemic and it's ridiculous expensive. Now, I was able to save that money and instead of buying cigarettes, I can buy other things that can benefit me or my family. Obviously, health is another one, I do exercise 3x a week, try to go to the gym and everyday walk 10,000 steps to maintain.
I never really liked the smell of the cigarette so I don't have this temptation to smoke. And I know that once you started it, you'll just find yourself wanting to do it to relieve stress, when you're tired, or even just when you're bored. Not to invalidate those who smoke but personally, I don't find any benefits of smoking. Aside from the fact that it damages your body, the excise tax on cigarette is increasing so it'll make you spend more money on it alone. The intention is good since the tax people pay for it is used for government health program, also it makes it harder for smokers to buy a lot of cigarettes. Tho the thing is, once you're into it, regardless of how much it'll be, people will still buy it.
So I hope heavy smokers starts to realize how much changes it could bring when they stopped smoking, health wise and financial wise.
So I hope heavy smokers starts to realize how much changes it could bring when they stopped smoking, health wise and financial wise.
This post reminds me of someone back then who was saying if not for smoking he could have been able to build him self a little house which him and his family should be living on, it was a funny story back then but if you do the maths you will notice that he actually have exhausted an amount which was big enough to change his life if they where to be brought back to his account.
In many occasions I hear people say about waste thing they spent their money just as you hear also deep down in me, it seems laughable they are saying the reality. but very hard for them to stop because they are addicted to it some don't even know where to stop this is where decision need come in to their life. Not just only on smoking some cases are alcohol drink etc anything taken your money that is not asset you can't account for it is not helpful enough in life because it can hinder you to get to some level.
Quitting smoking has two big benefits, and I've been doing it for over 3 months. And both can be said to be long-term investments, apart from long-term health, the money used to buy cigarettes can also be used to invest and I invested in Bitcoin.
That bus simple truth about life, the most important thing is to identify if what your taken inside your body is healthy and if it is an asset or liability to your income, and what people around you feel or see as you when engage in that particular thing. There is no decision that can be better than what you have taken now, though the thought to take it will be there but very soon you will overcome it. You stand the chance of all this benefits in this decision you have taken such as saving and investing, having good communication with wife and family, have right to caution your child if you discover such line of action,been view as responsible man, if stay on environment they see smoker as Irresponsible people and so on.
It is really a huge help to yourself if you stop because we know it's expensive and also your health is at risk as well as that of your family. But that is for you because we know that the government imposes huge taxes on cigarettes and liquor to prevent or even stop people from buying them, but people won't stop so the government is earning huge taxes from them and using them to develop the economy (let's just not talk about corruption). So it would be a big loss if all of the people stopped buying them, but I didn't say to buy them anyway, but there are effects on them as well economically.
Quitting Smoking Has Two Big Benefits.
If I'm not mistaken in my assessment, smoking not only has two benefits felt by users who want to stop smoking cigarettes, as well as global economic benefits, the percentage of cigarette consumption in rural and urban areas is quite high, quitting smoking is the best behavior if they know.Quitting smoking apart from being beneficial for health and the economy, other benefits have a positive impact on families, individuals and the environment can also be felt, investing like you do in Bitcoin, I think that's a smart thought, I hope many people follow your advice in the future, success for those who succeed in quitting smoking.
In my biography, I have never had the experience of using a cigarette because I know that it will not bring anything good to our health. I knew someone before who smoked so much that he smoked three packs a day. I am reminding him to reduce it or, if he can, stop it for as long as possible.
Now, he is doing maintenance on his lungs and heart because of cigarettes, which were his vice before. So the OP did the right thing by replacing buying Bitcoin with buying cigarettes every day which he used to do before and it was a nice decision for him to do this anyway, and at least he took it upon himself to help.
That's good luck in your life, in my opinion.Now, he is doing maintenance on his lungs and heart because of cigarettes, which were his vice before. So the OP did the right thing by replacing buying Bitcoin with buying cigarettes every day which he used to do before and it was a nice decision for him to do this anyway, and at least he took it upon himself to help.
Every person who is an adult and has never smoked is an advantage because according to research, smoking starts when they are growing up and once the addiction is quite difficult to get rid of.
Basically, I'm sure all smokers know the losses they suffer, whether financially or health, but it comes back to an addiction that cannot be easily eliminated.
At first I was also a heavy smoker who spent a lot of money on cigarettes in my daily life, but slowly and even took a long time for me to be able to reduce it because there was another desire in my life, namely saving a lot of money to invest so reducing smoking would be more motivated because to achieve my goals
Smoking does not only kill yourself and others through smoke but you are also killing your purse. 😅 Cigarette here in my country is quiet high in price per pack due to huge taxation. Instead of spending you hard earned or extra money on cigarettes it would be better if you save it so you can buy assets in the future like Bitcoin, precious metals, or real estate if it is sufficient enough for those specific investments.
That's true! here in our country, the price of cigarettes has been raised a lot, but even if the price has increased, it will not stop smokers from buying it because their body is used to it and is looking for cigarettes.They also can't just stop smoking because as far as I know there is a right way to stop smoking and it can't be done suddenly because it will especially affect a person's health, there is no choice even if cigarettes are expensive, it is included in the budget of the people.
Yes that's right, for active smokers or heavy smokers they will not be able to stop just like that let alone totally because if they are heavy smokers then I don't think they will be able to stop smoking, if they still feel fine with being active smokers then they will not stop, because in my opinion it is also their own enjoyment.
there are a few who really want to quit because they can no longer afford the price of cigarettes. However, E-cigarettes suddenly became popular in our country or better known as vape, I don't know if everyone's here is faniliar with that. They were too convinced that vape has no harmful effects compared to to normal cigarettes, But the truth is they have the same effect and nothing changes, it can really harm a people's heath and when it comes to price, disposable E-cigarettes are too expensive rather than the normal one. So it's like nothing, people just spend more and at the same time continue to destroy their health because of vape.
Then I can just add to what you said: there are some people who tried to quit but didn't succeed, and they have a hard time quitting this habit. I talked to someone I know who has a smoking habit, and he said he tried to stop it just because after a few days, he couldn't stop smoking.
I asked why. and his answer was that his taste was looking for the cigarette that he himself said he couldn't resist. Then he said that he might die from cigarettes, and I told him that you will actually die from cigarettes and that his reward for you is lung disease that can really kill you. So just go shopping. I told him whether to stop or not.
Smoking does not only kill yourself and others through smoke but you are also killing your purse. 😅 Cigarette here in my country is quiet high in price per pack due to huge taxation. Instead of spending you hard earned or extra money on cigarettes it would be better if you save it so you can buy assets in the future like Bitcoin, precious metals, or real estate if it is sufficient enough for those specific investments.
That's true! here in our country, the price of cigarettes has been raised a lot, but even if the price has increased, it will not stop smokers from buying it because their body is used to it and is looking for cigarettes.They also can't just stop smoking because as far as I know there is a right way to stop smoking and it can't be done suddenly because it will especially affect a person's health, there is no choice even if cigarettes are expensive, it is included in the budget of the people.
Yes that's right, for active smokers or heavy smokers they will not be able to stop just like that let alone totally because if they are heavy smokers then I don't think they will be able to stop smoking, if they still feel fine with being active smokers then they will not stop, because in my opinion it is also their own enjoyment.
there are a few who really want to quit because they can no longer afford the price of cigarettes. However, E-cigarettes suddenly became popular in our country or better known as vape, I don't know if everyone's here is faniliar with that. They were too convinced that vape has no harmful effects compared to to normal cigarettes, But the truth is they have the same effect and nothing changes, it can really harm a people's heath and when it comes to price, disposable E-cigarettes are too expensive rather than the normal one. So it's like nothing, people just spend more and at the same time continue to destroy their health because of vape.
That gives you financial help and at the same time your health is being regained. It's always a topic to my circle that whenever they quit smoking, they can spend the money that they save from there into other meaningful things like investing into this market mainly in Bitcoin. I have no update about them and I don't smoke at all and neither take alcoholic beverages. Those that are struggling to get out of smoking, you'll have to think of many things that shall benefit you upon quitting. We're not also growing younger and our health deteriorates over time if we'll not take care about it. So you take care of your body as well as your pocket. 
In my biography, I have never had the experience of using a cigarette because I know that it will not bring anything good to our health. I knew someone before who smoked so much that he smoked three packs a day. I am reminding him to reduce it or, if he can, stop it for as long as possible.
Now, he is doing maintenance on his lungs and heart because of cigarettes, which were his vice before. So the OP did the right thing by replacing buying Bitcoin with buying cigarettes every day which he used to do before and it was a nice decision for him to do this anyway, and at least he took it upon himself to help.
Now, he is doing maintenance on his lungs and heart because of cigarettes, which were his vice before. So the OP did the right thing by replacing buying Bitcoin with buying cigarettes every day which he used to do before and it was a nice decision for him to do this anyway, and at least he took it upon himself to help.
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Well, the main benefit is health, that's for sure. The economic one is quite secondary, but I think the OP is right to use the money he used to spend on tobacco to buy bitcoin, because as an ex-smoker I have often had the same conversation with ex-smokers about how before quitting smoking you thought that with the money you would save on tobacco you could do x things, and in the end when you quit you end up spending the money you used to spend on tobacco on junk and you don't realise it.
Your choice to stop smoking is right, I also just stopped smoking a few months ago. Apart from health problems. As an active smoker, I thought enough about quitting. Because now cigarettes have become something exclusive in my country, the price of cigarettes is now unreasonable. Last year it rose 10% and the plan is that this year it will rise again to 15 - 30%, just imagine using the money to buy cigarettes to invest, which is much better for your finances in the next few years.
Indeed, the most difficult times when trying to quit smoking are the first day, third day, first week and first month. Then the next day it was normal without smoking until today and I have not smoked for 8 months.
Indeed, the most difficult times when trying to quit smoking are the first day, third day, first week and first month. Then the next day it was normal without smoking until today and I have not smoked for 8 months.
It is a very good decision that you quit smoking and decided to invest the money you spend on smoking in Bitcoin. We all know that smoking is injurious to health, so it is better to avoid smoking. Yes, if you had quit smoking earlier and invested in Bitcoin, your current investment would have been much larger and would have been much more profitable. However, if you continue to invest in regular DCA method from now on, hopefully you will reap huge profits in the future.
The scolding from your wife because she already knows the dangers of smoking, the effects not only affect you but also the people around you, especially if you have small children. Quitting smoking is not an easy thing for most people to do because it contains nicotine which has an addictive effect.
The temptation to want to smoke again when hanging out with friends is because you are used to nicotine levels, especially when you smell the aroma of cigarettes, the feeling of wanting to smoke again is very strong because the brain is affected by withdrawal syndrome.
You've made it three months without smoking, which is great. You can use the money that would have been spent on buying cigarettes to increase your investment in Bitcoin. The benefits of quitting smoking have had a big impact on improving your economy and also your health, hopefully you can do it consistently.
The temptation to want to smoke again when hanging out with friends is because you are used to nicotine levels, especially when you smell the aroma of cigarettes, the feeling of wanting to smoke again is very strong because the brain is affected by withdrawal syndrome.
You've made it three months without smoking, which is great. You can use the money that would have been spent on buying cigarettes to increase your investment in Bitcoin. The benefits of quitting smoking have had a big impact on improving your economy and also your health, hopefully you can do it consistently.
Oh my, that must have been constant for you to consume a complete pack a day. Anyway, my concern is with the children. I am really hoping that you never smoked in front of them because that is a terrible thing to do. Every parent has to be careful of what they do in front of their children because they eventually copy it. If you used to do it and they’ve been watching, they’ll start mimicking you with a stick or something, and someday they’ll want to do the exact smoke you did. At least for them, you made a great decision of quitting.
Each person's consumption of cigarettes really depends on themselves, some people use several packs a day and some people use one pack a day, but if they use more cigarettes every day, I think those who don't have jobs that provide busyness can make them stop smoking. , because when I have a job, I don't smoke unless I work outside.If we as parents smoke in front of our children, it is truly a shame for the children's health because it will be more dangerous for them if they are exposed to the cigarette smoke that we smoke and there will be health problems for our children later and what is worse, they will imitate our smoking habits in the future. when they have not yet reached adulthood and to be able to stop smoking addiction is not an easy thing, a lot of effort must be made to be able to stop smoking addiction.
That's true! here in our country, the price of cigarettes has been raised a lot, but even if the price has increased, it will not stop smokers from buying it because their body is used to it and is looking for cigarettes.They also can't just stop smoking because as far as I know there is a right way to stop smoking and it can't be done suddenly because it will especially affect a person's health, there is no choice even if cigarettes are expensive, it is included in the budget of the people.
Where I live, the price of cigarettes is also very expensive and smokers are always looking for ways to continue smoking every day. Whether it's replacing expensive cigarettes with cheap cigarettes, or trying through their own hard work to earn more income so they won't be so bothered when they have to buy cigarettes at prices that are starting to get expensive. Likewise with several other basic goods where everyone is always looking for ways to replace them with cheaper ones as long as the quality of the goods is not much different from the expensive ones.Efforts to find alternatives that maintain quality while reducing costs are a practical approach to managing expenses. But people need to strike a balance between meeting their needs and ensuring their overall financial well-being. Exploring healthier habits or finding cost-effective alternatives can be steps towards achieving a more sustainable and balanced lifestyle.
Oh my, that must have been constant for you to consume a complete pack a day. Anyway, my concern is with the children. I am really hoping that you never smoked in front of them because that is a terrible thing to do. Every parent has to be careful of what they do in front of their children because they eventually copy it. If you used to do it and they’ve been watching, they’ll start mimicking you with a stick or something, and someday they’ll want to do the exact smoke you did. At least for them, you made a great decision of quitting.
quit smoking for many reasons
1. cost of cigarettes/vapes could be used for other things
2. your health improves
3. lower your ancillary costs such as dental, health costs
4. you save on other things like mints, mouth wash, even cough medicines
5. lowering house maintenance of cleaning walls, air fresheners, redecorating to remove tar, etc
6. lowers costs/health risk to other members of households, lowers risk of developing asthma or other secondary inhalation caused problems
7. life insurance house insurance costs reduce by being a non-smoker
1. cost of cigarettes/vapes could be used for other things
2. your health improves
3. lower your ancillary costs such as dental, health costs
4. you save on other things like mints, mouth wash, even cough medicines
5. lowering house maintenance of cleaning walls, air fresheners, redecorating to remove tar, etc
6. lowers costs/health risk to other members of households, lowers risk of developing asthma or other secondary inhalation caused problems
7. life insurance house insurance costs reduce by being a non-smoker
The price of cigarettes has gone up so much in the last 15 years. The price has gone up by around 150%. This huge increase is due to inflation, increased taxes on tobacco products & efforts to discourage smoking. The cost of cigarettes has become much higher making it way more expensive for smokers to maintain their habit. Think how much money you can save per year if you used to smoke a 20 pack a day but now save or invest that money.
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