Comments on: Secrets of Money and Life Success

By: Patsy

Patsy — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:46:14 +0000

Great post from my point of view. I’ll always be grateful I told my father good-bye and that I loved him when I was 18 and he delivered me back to school; only to be told five days later he had taken his own life. 40 years later, I still miss him, but the fact I told him how I felt about him has helped me to heal and move on with my life.

By: Kittie

Kittie — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:06:31 +0000

great collection of inspiring thoughts, thanks

By: Max From Liquid

Max From Liquid — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:37:33 +0000

I don’t know where to start…this is fantastic! A must read for anyone over the age of three!

Let’s start with “Time is money. Don’t waste either one.” Think about how long you have to work to earn the dollars to buy the item.

A splurge is a lot more enjoyable…absolutely, that’s what makes a splurge special! It’s also what makes a splurge a splurge. If you did it everyday, it wouldn’t be a splurge, you won’t find it as enjoyable and you won’t have any money left.

A few minutes taking care of your things…this applies to the car you drive. I have an 11-year-old Infiniti and I change the oil every 2,500 miles. Perhaps a bit excessive, but well worth it. You take car of “it” and “it” takes care of you.

By: Brittany

Brittany — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:18:03 +0000

I think “Languages of Love” are important to keep in mind when telling people you love them–for some people, words are enough. Others need actions. Some need hugs and touch. Some people need stuff. I’m not a “stuff” person, but I can see it–people who need their partners to spontaneously buy them flowers or little gifts. This is not instead of genuine affection and love, but as a sign of it–a tangible ‘You were thinking of me.’ or ‘You were trying to make me happy.’

By: Marcey

Marcey — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:19:40 +0000

Bonus points for Calvinball reference :).

By: Canan Onat

Canan Onat — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:17:31 +0000

Stephan F. I agree with you 100%.

I always tell my mom and my sis that I love them. I give them hugs and kisses when they don’t want them:)

They are not like me. I know they love me just as much but they are not the kind of people who like to tell. They think I am too mushy:)

By: kristine

kristine — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:56:00 +0000

Nice list-a miscellany of thought notations.

I have to agree w/ Sarah- this is much more of a “What Trent thinks about life” than personal finance lately. That’s totally fine if the financial posts, now further and farther between, are extremely well researched, and the questions well-addressed.

Anyway, nice list.

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:28:39 +0000

“If you don’t feel well, your first line of defense should always be a big cup of water.”

I thought I was the only one who did that!

By: Tara@riceandbeanslife

Tara@riceandbeanslife — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 02:42:47 +0000

“A few minutes spent taking care of your things is much less expensive than buying a replacement early because you didn’t maintain.”
This one is an important one to me! I like your list. Thanks!

By: bob

bob — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:34:10 +0000

good post Trent! Sara A. somewhat agree but I like the inspiration and it’s really not that complicated of a topic. The top 10 list really covers it. I do like the insight and reinforcement of the basics! Thanks Trent, a recommend your site to folks whenever I can.

By: Jake

Jake — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:12:22 +0000

This sound like classic quotes!! I can testify to all of these points. It’s funny though that what’s obvious to you is alien to others, often those who have nothing but excuses on why there in the predicament themselves but ofcourse none of it is there fault.

By: Sara A.

Sara A. — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:34:00 +0000

Trent, I have been reading your blog for several years now, and I have to say that it has recently become more of an inspiration blog than a finance blog. The ratio of personal insight posts to finance posts has really changed. I enjoy your thoughts on life, but lately there have just been too many of them, and they are becoming redundant.

You have a good blog and you should be proud of it, but I also want to offer some constructive criticism where I think it is due.

By: min hus

min hus — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:25:58 +0000

Love this! The first one is my favorite.

By: Stephan F-

Stephan F- — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:54:14 +0000

You know you’re telling your loved one, you love them enough when they tell you you’re telling them you love them too often. Ignore their request to reduce it.

By: Tyler @ Dividend Money

Tyler @ Dividend Money — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:19:13 +0000

I really like this one:
“If you want to learn about something, surround yourself with that topic: audiobooks and podcasts in your car, books on your nightstand, printed articles on your breakfast table. Make the ideas flood your mind.”

Everyone should have a passion that they can dive into like this and enjoy.

By: Chelle

Chelle — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:16:56 +0000

Sorry, I should say the second to last. I’m still working on the last one!