I had no dime on me. It was so bad that the food I was eating had
finished even to the last grocery I had. When some money came into my account,
I did not make a list. I just withdrew it, and went to the market to get the
stuffs. I got some food stuffs that I had in mind before the money came in. But
then I saw some cakes, cosmetics and some jewelry that I liked, I bought them
too, even when I did not plan for them. I ended up spending almost all the
money I had. But that did not matter to me because someone else promised to
send money to me; so that gave me some sense of security to spend the one I
had. But later to my greatest surprise, I got a call from the person that he
will not be able to send it to me as planned. I was so confused and devastated.
I wished I saved something from the last one I had.
Saving your money does not mean that you do not have the ability
to "flex" as some people would think. It means that you are wise
enough to know that there are times there might be nothing coming in and you
can fall back on the one you have left. Many people have the mentality of
impressing others by spending all they have in an extravagant way. Guys spend
for their girls or other girls without having a percentage saved for the rainy
day. Guys have been dared to spend just to see the biggest spender among them
and they end up becoming bankrupt. That is why it is important
to get rid of people who do not contribute positively to your life, because
they end up taking you away from your achievements.
There are good ways you can save your money;
SAVE FROM YOUR SHOPPING
Make a list
Package the money you intend to spend and
take only that with you. No credit card.
Buy in bulk to save, who knows they might
give you a discount.
