I think I have an illness. Maybe an obsession is more like it. I cannot stop thinking about my savings account.
The best way I can describe it is wanting to get a "fix" everyday. I anticipate any small check coming in the mail so I can put it in my $10 jar. (This month I got $42 back from NY life for a change on our insurance policy and $16 from doTerra) Tiny amounts in the big scheme of things (I spent at least that $42 taking my kids to the movie last night), but a high when it gets put in my jar. I love getting my $10 "karma" cash. Every time I'm handed one in change I get excited.
I sold a water heater online for $250 a couple weeks ago and then I could only think about what else I could sell! This old table? Video games? Shoes? Anything? I'm a crazy one, I know.
The best "fixes" come after I close a real estate deal. SO excited to have helped someone get into a house, find a project they love or a new investment. Not only am I on a high from the emotional side of a happy client, I also get extra cash to go straight to my savings account. I play with my calculator at night, adding up the commissions, minus tithing, minus taxes, minus marketing expenses- then BAM I have a chunk for my savings account.
I found this article on MSN talking about saving addicts. I think I am a frugalist according to the article, but I've dabbled in all of the 4 personalities they describe. Thought it would be fun to share. Is there anyone else out there like me?
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