Comments on: Reading This Article Won’t Make You Rich

By: Carrie

Carrie — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:25:41 +0000

Such a simple concept yet so many of us, including myself, just keep on reading and don’t apply what we have learned. I have done most of the “one time” money savers like installing a thermostat and the light bulbs but fail to keep up with the day to day tasks that could save a ton! Thanks for the inspiration.

By: joanie

joanie — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:22:00 +0000

It’s like losing weight! You can read all the books, but if you don’t start eating right and exercising, it will just make you more “in the know” about diet formulas.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:15:55 +0000

There are tons of people out there claiming to have the “secret” to financial independence. But most of these plans are missing one key ingredient.

The most important part of your path to financial freedom is to….

ACTUALLY TAKE THE PATH!

This is a great post.

By: Mule Skinner

Mule Skinner — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:50:40 +0000

I always wonder why make-a-million books exist. If the author really knows how to do that, why is he bothering to sell books? Perhaps the only real way to make your own quick million is to sell others on buying your book.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:20:22 +0000

Thank you for posting this article!! There are too many articles out there promising you the world if you read the article. You’re right nothing happens unless you make it happen. Thanks again!

By: HowToMakeMyBlog.com

HowToMakeMyBlog.com — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:05:12 +0000

A very valuable and inspirational article! Sometimes it is hard to optimize your time all the time, but articles like these do the trick and refocus me to be the best I can and do as much as I can to improve myself.

Marko
http://www.howtomakemyblog.com

By: Penelope

Penelope — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:36:52 +0000

Trent, Thank you for posting valuable content. I don’t follow many blogs, except the ones that will improve the quality of my life. Thank you for being one of them. I’m a sponge for information, but it doesn’t matter how much information I have. It’s taking that first step and then the next step and so on.

By: Dano

Dano — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:32:37 +0000

This idea could not be more pertinent to me where I am in my life. It’s time to take action and make something happen versus sitting on the sidelines. Thank you!

By: Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:03:37 +0000

Trent,

Thank you for an inspiring post.

By: Leo

Leo — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:06:33 +0000

Trent, this is one of the best piece of advice you gave, ever, although you give lots of good advice (I have those 5 cards on my wallet, as a reminder!), but you were able to “make me” act in the past also: for instance, instead of spending hours watching tv, I’m learning German online. I also started that Emergeny Fund you speak so much about. I got a card for public library… In fact, I think the best advice you give is through your example. That’s the best way to teach children something, and I think it makes a good effect on adults, too! Keep the good work!

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:49:26 +0000

The hardest part is getting started. It’s all a lot easier when you see more green in your life, just getting to that point is the hard part for many.

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:57:12 +0000

Well of course you’re not trying to suck down our time… but it happens anyway. Inevitable result of writing copious amounts of good content.

By: the girl @ love God, not money

the girl @ love God, not money — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:09:33 +0000

Tonight I found myself talking with my dad about CDs, IRAs, etc. I would never have known anything about those a few months ago, and now I’m learning how to spend and save wisely. God has used PF blogs so much in this endeavor. Thanks for all your writing!

By: kevinf

kevinf — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 02:52:54 +0000

That pic of the Take Action flyer was taken in my neighborhood of Takoma, DC.

Dear fellow reader curious about gnucash…I love it. You have to learn some of the basics of double entry accounting (a blog post topic, Trent?), but it’s worth your while to fully understand your finances. And it’s free. Free as in beer and Free as in Freedom.

By: A Dawn Jornal

A Dawn Jornal — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:37:24 +0000

We are bombarded with redundant information on a daily basis and when such happens we give up taking action. Learning how to overcome Information overload will make us take actions based on what our brain perceives.
Cheers,
A Dawn Journal
http://www.adawnjournal.com

By: Susy

Susy — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:35:04 +0000

This is really what separates the haves from the have nots.

I spent my evening out watering all my plants with water from my rain barrels that we spent our evenings buildling this summer. Saves us money on water and saves the environment. It’s also better for my plants. I’ve been spending most of my evenings gardening, growing food for us. I also spend my evenings canning & preservingl. We’re saving money and building great skills for the future (not to mention eating locally and more healthfully).

By: Brad

Brad — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:33:13 +0000

I am not into religion, however a lot of people I know are. And if you are part of a large church group sometimes they offer financial planning classes. ATTEND ONE. They are magnificent and they are all about helping the people (the more expendable income they have the more they can give to the church is how it boils down) but never mind their motives – what you need to do is consider your reward. They can help a lot of people who struggle to understand the BASICS of finances.

Want to know how I started? I cut out the morning bagel.

As for the socking money away on savings what people need to remember is there is an upfront cost in doing things. What you need to do is take the average yearly bill on every utility – add in the cost of upgrading the bulbs and strips. Then the next bill you get take the difference and PUT IT IN SAVINGS. A lot of people just assume they will save money with changing a bulb. You might find it takes 2-3 months or more to play catch up.

By: Stop Getting Cheated

Stop Getting Cheated — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:09:16 +0000

Excellent post, Trent. I remember several years ago when Robert Kiyosaki came out with a great deal of “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” material. A lot of my friends said he got them jacked up to make some huge profits…but never gave them an exact formula on how to do it. I told them I think we are supposed to muddle along and just keep taking steps, since that is how he learned.

They never did get anything off the ground. I have tried to talk with them about Internet marketing, but they just want a website they can switch on and checks come rolling in.

Life doesn’t work that way. You have to start taking steps. You illustrated it perfectly. Nice job.

By: Trent

Trent — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:36:46 +0000

“Great post, Trent. You’ve inspired me to stop messing around reading PF blogs and get back to work!”

The point of this blog isn’t to suck down your time. The point of this blog is to relate my own stories of how I’m changing my life for the positive and encourage you to do the same.

If this post made you log off and do something positive with your life, having never met you, I’ve succeeded beyond my wildest dreams.

By: Loaded Piggy

Loaded Piggy — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:10:48 +0000

Great Post Trent, ive been reading the simple dollar for a long time now, its by far one of my favourite blogs.

Procrastination stops alot of great people from doing great things.

Only Action creats a Re-action!!