Everyday Thoughts

2024

From Poor to Wealthy: How Perspectives Shift

Thoughts on	Poor	Middle	Wealthy
Money	To be spent	To be managed	To be invested
Personality	Sense of humor	Achievement	Connections
Social emphasis	Inclusion	Self-sufficiency	Exclusion
Food	Quantity	Quality	Presentation
Education	Learn to get by	Learn to succeed and gain money	Learn to gain influence and maintain connections
Driving forces	Relationships	Achievement	Money and social

2023

1. There will rarely be just one right way of analyzing a situation, and one right thing to do. It doesn't mean there are no wrong ways.
2. Putting Problems into Perspective: We often get bogged down worrying about problems. Almost everyone is worrying about something every day. During those times, I find it helpful to get a perspective on how big the problem is and how much energy I should devote to it.
   1. Big Problems
      1. Global crises, such as Covid 19, Recession.
      2. Someone's life is in danger or losing someone close to you.
      3. Significant financial crises.
      4. Response: Seek professional help and look for community support.
   2. Medium Problems
      1. Non-catastrophic financial setbacks or career hurdles.
      2. Response: Do not let them overshadow other aspects of your life.
   3. Small Problems
      1. Everyday annoyances like conflicts in relationships or losing material things
      2. Response: Practice gratitude and mindfulness, recognizing that these are minor issues in the grand scheme of things.

2022

1. Do the best with what you have, whereever you are.
   • Do not worry about which car you drive. Focus on being a good driver.
2. We are concerned that we are not good enough, but the trick is to focus on getting better.
3. You can either fit in or stand out. Not both.
4. It ain't what you do, it is the way you do it.