Early last semester, I outlined an extremely ambitious financial goal for myself. With just under one year to work with, my goal was to not have to take out a private loan for the 2009-2010 school year. Nearly 7 months later, I figured I should give an update on how it’s progressing.
I’m managed to make […]
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In any long-term pursuit worth accomplishing, it’s often difficult to maintain a significant level of motivation for long. The first few days after outlining a big goal or starting a new habit are always easy, and it feels as if we’ll get to where we want to go easily.
The initial strong burst of motivation […]
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Scott Young, easily one of my favorite bloggers on the net, recently published an article titled ‘You Only Know What You Measure‘. Essentially, he illustrates the strong correlation between taking the time to record progress and achieving the outcomes we want. When we supplement our memory with actual documentation, we increase the chances that we […]
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In my last post, I outlined the financial progress I made in 2008. Now it’s time to turn my attention to the brand new year. While I’m pleased with my financial development over the past year, I am certainly not complacent. 2009 offers a fresh start and a ton of potential, but potential means diddly-squat without taking […]
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Despite the bursting of the credit bubble and the ongoing consequences that continue to rattle our economy, I consider 2008 to have been a successful year for my finances. On paper, I’m certainly far worse off this year than last. Thanks to the debt-cleansing that is still unraveling, my assets are worth much less than […]
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