12 Ways to Not Become a Millionaire
- Filed under: Mindset
- Date: Feb 5,2009
A life living in fear, worry, self-doubt, stubbornness and procrastination is a life lived by many people the world over. If the first thing you think of after the word 'Opportunity' is 'Not for me' than this post is for you. Please take heed of the following steps with tongue in cheek as it may not be for the faint hearted. Take care and keep building up your life monies!
If you are offended by the above picture or are homeless please talk to Steve Pavlina.
There is always hope.
1. Don't Worry About How Much You Spend
If you need something just go and get it. If you barely watch TV but your mate has the 80cm Plasma buy it anyway. Forget looking around for a cheaper item that is similar - so 'no' to the bargains. Do not write what you spend fortnightly on paper. Think of expenses as X and see how you go. Budgeting is boring, intrusive and down right annoying. Maybe go down to the pub for a few hours and down a few each night.
2. Use Plastic to Pay and Top it Up to the Credit Limit
If the bank told you it is okay to spend $5000 on your card then go for it. See it as a challenge to spend $4950 on crap. Just as long as you have that spare $50 on it to get you out of trouble you'll be fine. And remember, don't pay it off each month and if the monthly interest is too much - transfer it to another credit card. Go on, you deserve it!
3. Savings Accounts are for Your Quarterly Holiday
The money you do put aside after bills, booze and tequila parties should be put into a low interest high fee cash account. Make sure you check it regularly so you know how much you have for your next travel destination. Jet set, spend big, be someone you are not for a week and spend the next 3 months paying for it. Remember, any unforeseen medical expenses or staff cut backs will only help you in your existence as a victim. Someone will help you out with money when your ride comes to an end - try family, friends or the government for a pay out.
4. You're Young so You Better Live Like a Rock Star
Drink booze and socialize. There is plenty of time to do boring investing when you're older. Stop setting goals and go with the flow. When you are 40 you can start saving and investing. Start buying 12 people rounds of Jager Bombs for $120. Forget investing 10% of what you earn when you can live from pay check to pay check.
5. Do Not Read Investment Books, Magazine or Watch Money TV Programmes
Forget learning about money - a topic which is both boring and tedious. Any extra money you have is better left in the bank or given to someone who says they know better than you for it. Give them control of your monies. In fact, screw investment strategies and start buying lottery tickets, picking the odd horse and gamble it on slot machines. The science of statistics will save the day - not your savings account.
6. Live the High Life and Beat the Jones
If Freddy down the road has the new Chrysler 300C beat them the punch and buy a Porsche. Driving past during the fleeting moment once a week when he is out in his front yard getting his rubbish bins is well worth the exorbitant interest repayments and the erosion of your home's equity.
7. Choose Your Insurance Quickly
Shopping around for Insurance policies cuts time out of watching sitcoms and infomercials. Go with you gut and get the policy that first presents itself. Pay the premiums like the rest of the bills - your money pays bills first anyway. Be sure to get military conflict, flood, earthquake and cyclone cover even though you live in the peaceful Salinas Valley.
8. Live the High Life and Flash Your Money Around
Oops, you missed the morning bus due to your lack of organization and laziness. Catch a taxi and pay by card. If it happens the next day just say 'Oops... Taxi!' When you finish work and your fridge is empty forget the grocery shopping and eat out at the local Chinese restaurant for lobster. It's easier and tastes a lot better.
8. Choose Your Loans by the Extras
Refinance with XYZ bank and get a monthly cinema pass. Reading the fine print is a waste of time - only lawyers and accountants do that. The banks are out there to support your genuine interests.
9. Be Stubborn and Never Learn Anything New for Your Job
Yes it's true. You can't teach an old dog new tricks. Stick to your habits and never step out of your comfort zone.
10. Be a Loyal Employee and Never Look for Greener Pastures
You put that tie on 5 years ago to get your job. In this current economic climate you better hold on to your job. There won't be any opportunities out there in the big bad workforce for someone like you. Keep your current work conditions and stop thinking about 'What's out there'
11. Be Blind to the Benefits
Save tax through leasing a car through your job? No. Cut back on the amount of tax you pay in exchange for completing 15 pages of paperwork? No way buddy. Home office expenses related to work? Well, it is a lot easier to pay with your after tax income from your j.o.b. especially when keeping receipts is time consuming.
12. Lack Belief in Your Own Self Worth
Your time is not worth much. What you do at work is nothing special. Forget asking for a raise and accept that you slave day in and day out and never expect a payrise. The life of abundance is for them silver spoon folk - not you.
