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Weekly Wisdom: Doing The Little Things Right

October 18th, 2009

Each week, we expect big things. It’s only natural. People want to see dramatic differences in their lives. They want to make more money. Find more friends. Have more fun.

There’s nothing wrong with that. Except, if your results fail to live up to your expectations and you grow depressed and quit.

Actually, life is like football. It’s a game of inches as much as it is a game of yards. And your financial situation is a game of pennies and percentages. Saving a few cents, earning a few cents, and investing a few cents–on a continual basis–can have a profound effect on your bottom line.

Doing the little things right over time can add up. As you’ll see…

People think in terms of how much a job pays, not how much it takes (in time, effort, mind space, frustration, etc.). Free Money Finance doesn’t: How much is a good commute worth.

Money’s a small thing. Love is a big thing. Make sure you don’t confuse them. This post from MoneyNing points out that there’s a fine line between Love and Splurging.

Personal Dividends has some little things you can do to save green be green in the post Save Money When You Go Green.

Pets are among the little joys in life. But have you ever thought about how much these little fur balls cost? Budgets are Sexy offers this analysis of pet cost.

Dumb Little Man is a blog that does all the little things right and we hit the jackpot with this one. First, let’s head into The Matrix–a popular movie that showed the world as a simulation and only a few minor details revealed who was controlling the game. Dumb Little Man reveals Ten Signs That The Matrix Has You. The blog also has a great guide, Seven Free or Cheap Ways To Effectively Promote Your Business. And, they just posted 10 Ways to Beat Stress Without Spending A Dime.

The Art of Nonconformity asks, Why Not Try It All.

Another way to grasp the power of doing a little bit is by adopting small habits that can have a profound effect. A Boundless World suggests 11 Simple Daily Habits You Should Adopt.

And, finally, My Next Buck engages in the eternal debate is it cheaper to watch hockey at home or at a bar?

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  1. October 20th, 2009 at 15:20 | #1

    Thanks for the mention! Glad you enjoyed the pet post :)

  2. October 20th, 2009 at 17:13 | #2

    You’re welcome.
    We have a dog and two cats. We once spent $300 just to find out that we have a bad cat.
    I could have made that diagnosis for free.

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