Comments on: paying others money makes me feel good

By: everysec

everysec — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 18:32:49 +0000

Debt Kid, I like the “Big Hat, No Cattle” metaphor. And like Jiggy’s comment above, I have to say it’s good to see someone trying their best to work their way out of trouble rather than just blag their way of it. Best of luck with the crap sale, be sure to link to the online auctions, with a decent amount of traffic from your blog it should bump up the amount of money you can raise. Might be worth you’re while registering with pfblogs.org and pfblogs.com to build your traffic too. Best of luck.

By: Denise

Denise — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:10:53 +0000

There’s a chance living in your office is against zoning. It depends upon where your office is, and if the authorities in your area are in a mood to enforce whatever rules they have. You’ll want to keep your office living arrangements as low-profile as you can. Good luck!

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 04:08:51 +0000

Millionaire next door… that was me! Yeah, I liked that cattle line too. If you haven’t read or podcasted Dave Ramsey’s book, I’d read that one too, probably before millionaire, it’s an easy read, takes a couple of evenings in bed to cover.

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 03:43:34 +0000

The beginning is always difficult. Soon you will get your plan fully in place, and then it will go better. We’ve been rolling along for awhile now on a very limited budget, and it’s actually okay, once you get used to it.

By: Dean

Dean — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 02:36:28 +0000

Regarding sleeping in till 10: it sounds like you might be getting a bit depressed. Not unexpected under the circumstances.

I’d make sure to work out hard at least three times a week. Make yourself go even if you don’t want to.

That always does it for me. I wind up with more energy, spend less time whirling around inside my own head.

By: jiggy

jiggy — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 02:18:20 +0000

I have the utmost respect for you and I applaud what you are doing. I think that when you open up to your friends about the state of your current affairs you will have a huge weight lifted off of you. Don’t underestimate true friends.

By: Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 01:35:33 +0000

It’ll take some time, but if you get around to being honest with your (closer) friends about your situation, I think you’ll find them supportive. Part of the wisdom that comes with age is realizing that people aren’t as perfect as they seem and that people have a lot of respect for someone who overcomes adversity. At my work today I heard two stories of people overcoming problems, including from one person I’ve known a long time and have a lot of respect for. I had no idea before today that among his problems, he had a $200k unsecured debt problem four years ago that today is $0. The people hearing his story thought a lot more of him, not less, and you’d be surprised how many people are in recovery in one 12-step program or another. So, take your time, but don’t be afraid to tell your story–I think you’ll find your self-worth increases when you do.

By: Moneymonk

Moneymonk — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:47:13 +0000

Just curious, how does a 23 year old get approve for that much credit? what type of business do you have?

By: Zintradi

Zintradi — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:08:24 +0000

well, then I say sell, sell sell!!!
In a good way, your raises in salary are totally up to you, and in a bad way, your raises are totally up to you:-)

what about selling the business to get out of (at least most) of this mess, and then start over?

By: Are

Are — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:31:38 +0000

Inspirational blog. Good luck, mate!