Awesome article Dave. I have a few clients with this kind of mentality. No matter how hard I try to get them out of their "negative comfort zone" they seem to go back to it.
One client of mine in particular is always depressed and anxious because she thinks she cannot afford anything. Yes, she has a pretty penny in her "savings account" but in the new world economy, that isn't getting her far. She won't invest, she tells everyone she is poor. Oh by the way she lives in a McMansion! By doing this people give her things and pay for her dinners, etc.
I find that it is a game she plays, maybe unaware of it, but what is the point when she is always miserable?
I like the point you bring up spending so much time researching on line to save 50 cents. That had me laughing out loud.
To me, time is money, and I rather purchase something that sounds reasonable to me rather than go for the "deal."
Don't get me wrong, I'm not a spend thrift, but I find being practical and buying what I need leads to a more peaceful life rather than my clients. I'm grateful for that and your article.
Thanks,
Donna
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Awesome article Dave. I have a few clients with this kind of mentality. No matter how hard I try to get them out of their "negative comfort zone" they seem to go back to it.
March 15, 2012 - 9:53amOne client of mine in particular is always depressed and anxious because she thinks she cannot afford anything. Yes, she has a pretty penny in her "savings account" but in the new world economy, that isn't getting her far. She won't invest, she tells everyone she is poor. Oh by the way she lives in a McMansion! By doing this people give her things and pay for her dinners, etc.
I find that it is a game she plays, maybe unaware of it, but what is the point when she is always miserable?
I like the point you bring up spending so much time researching on line to save 50 cents. That had me laughing out loud.
To me, time is money, and I rather purchase something that sounds reasonable to me rather than go for the "deal."
Don't get me wrong, I'm not a spend thrift, but I find being practical and buying what I need leads to a more peaceful life rather than my clients. I'm grateful for that and your article.
Thanks,
Donna
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