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There's an old commercial where a guy is mowing his huge lawn in front of his huge house and he says "Someone help me. I'm in debt up to my eyeballs." Lots of

There's an old commercial where a guy is mowing his huge lawn in front of his huge house and he says "Someone help me. I'm in debt up to my eyeballs." Lots of people make lots of money and then don't hang onto it. Lots of people who seem to be doing well aren't. It's sometimes all appearances. I definitely need more money than I've got but... I am not overly impressed with the people who "have dozens of friends and the fun never ends, that is as long as they're buying." There's also the great song "You don't know how it feels (to be me)" by Tom Petty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TlBTPITo1I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TlBTPITo1I

JohnFen 5y ago
Statistically, those who become wealthy quickly are far more likely to end up in bankruptcy than people who never get wealthy. This is because they tend to start living the way they fantasized they'd live if they were rich -- but seriously underestimate how expensive that is. I know a very wealthy man. I once asked him what the secret to becoming wealthy is. He responded "You're not going to believe me, but this is the truth. It's very simple. Spend less money than you make, and keep doing that."