Comments on: Focus on Being Satisfied and Save More Money

By: Save Money Hound

Save Money Hound — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:08:54 +0000

I am agree with your point that feeling satisfied and happy with your life is certainly the top priority. And more importantly, this doesn’t have to be met through acquiring more material things. It is quite possible to live well, be happy and be frugal at the same time.

By: Afif

Afif — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:06:23 +0000

I agree with you, saving money are the best money insvestment (just for me). But sometimes, I can’t do that because my monthly payment always enough for 1 month. If I’m saving my money, they will be used for next month, because sometimes I must paying my friend (I’m owe him some money). Sometimes my monthly payment, was not enough for 1 month.

You’re lucky, didn’t in my condition. But, I’m always have optimistic mind, that maybe someone (hopefully, you) would help me. I’m satisfied in my life, when I see poor people, that treated like a slave with rich people,…what can I do for now, I can’t do it (fulfill mydreams) right now, or maybe for next days.

By: TStrump

TStrump — Wed, 06 May 2009 04:50:09 +0000

I think it’s the constant barrage of advertising and images that tell us we need more and more stuff to feel successful or that we’re even just ‘normal’
Who says you need new clothing just because it’s summer – I still wear my winter and fall clothes in the summer for work.
And I wear my summer clothing all year round.
I would like the iPhone, though – that is going to be a tough one to resist.

By: StopGettingHosed

StopGettingHosed — Tue, 05 May 2009 19:48:36 +0000

I also agree its all an attitude. Something that takes time to develope. Like any other type of subject to be good at it you need to study and learn from your mistakes. Great article keep it coming.

By: iSSa

iSSa — Tue, 05 May 2009 09:40:33 +0000

It’s definitely all about the ATTITUDE! I’ve been an Apple fangirl all my life and every time a new toy would come out, I’d stress about it coz I WANT it but the frugal in me would fight 100% against it. I have since revised my fangirl attitude and just buy Apple products that I NEED and when I have to reward myself for something well-done ^_^
Sorry… forgot to say great post – can’t wait to read your next one!

By: iSSa

iSSa — Tue, 05 May 2009 02:39:30 +0000

By: Craig

Craig — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:56:34 +0000

This really sounds like another way of living below your means. Being satisfied is a great way to live, you get what you want and can be happy. The stuff that does matter most, go out of your way and save for, but be happy with what you got and you not only will you financially benefit, but will live stress free.

By: Roger

Roger — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:56:23 +0000

I never understood why people wanted an iPhone when it came out. I have a 7 year old Nokia phone and the reception is still better than most other phones out there. I guess I’m just satisfied with my life more than others but isn’t the most important part of the phone being able to make a phone call without it getting disconnected?

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:53:45 +0000

It really comes down to attitude. If you’re set on having the iPhone regardless of cost or impact then you’re going to be upset when you can’t get it. The reality is by shifting your attitude you can see that being satisfied with your life and things around you then you won’t make yourself unhappy over something unnecessary.

By: MoneyEnergy

MoneyEnergy — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:23:23 +0000

I agree…. if you can get to a point of feeling ok with what’s “enough” then you have enough. It’s good to emphasize satisfaction over blind curiosity about the next new thing, etc.