The self made people I know and have met all practice key points in simple living. Research into self made millionaires also backs up these points.
Here are some of the key points:
Self made people live below their means. They have learnt the value of money.
They are very efficient with their time. They do not like wastage of anything - particularly time. Being with a self made person who has been taken away from work can be extremely tiresome as there is much checking of watches and heavy sighing and asking 'where is this person we're waiting for?' You should try it some time - I heartily don't recommend it, even though I'm one of these impatient creatures!
They choose their life journeys and jobs with care. There is usually a well thought out plan behind it, it isn't usually a result of a shrug and a 'I don't know what I want to do with myself.'
Their parents usually raised them with good appreciation of the value of things and did not behave like the Bank of Mom and Dad.
To opt for simple living in a very materialistic world is an indication that the person wants to live consciously. They are interested in thinking abut every step they take and not being led by negative outside influence. This is very representative of the self efficiency practiced with simple living. It is about living with purpose and retaining control of your life and not relinquishing it to distant institutional figures.
The simple truth is that on this earth money means a certain amount of control. It is not the only factor in controlling one's life but it can certainly be a major one for most people. With more money you have more say in how you spend your valuable time and you do not have to sell your time to another person for less than it is worth on a daily basis.
You do not have to be a millionaire to live simply, but if you have the talent and the knowledge trail left by other successful simple livers why not use it? Having money only becomes a curse if you are not using it kindly and intelligently.
Here are some of the key points:
Self made people live below their means. They have learnt the value of money.
They are very efficient with their time. They do not like wastage of anything - particularly time. Being with a self made person who has been taken away from work can be extremely tiresome as there is much checking of watches and heavy sighing and asking 'where is this person we're waiting for?' You should try it some time - I heartily don't recommend it, even though I'm one of these impatient creatures!
They choose their life journeys and jobs with care. There is usually a well thought out plan behind it, it isn't usually a result of a shrug and a 'I don't know what I want to do with myself.'
Their parents usually raised them with good appreciation of the value of things and did not behave like the Bank of Mom and Dad.
To opt for simple living in a very materialistic world is an indication that the person wants to live consciously. They are interested in thinking abut every step they take and not being led by negative outside influence. This is very representative of the self efficiency practiced with simple living. It is about living with purpose and retaining control of your life and not relinquishing it to distant institutional figures.
The simple truth is that on this earth money means a certain amount of control. It is not the only factor in controlling one's life but it can certainly be a major one for most people. With more money you have more say in how you spend your valuable time and you do not have to sell your time to another person for less than it is worth on a daily basis.
You do not have to be a millionaire to live simply, but if you have the talent and the knowledge trail left by other successful simple livers why not use it? Having money only becomes a curse if you are not using it kindly and intelligently.
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