Quote: (04-11-2016 07:09 PM)Iso Wrote:
I got the $1,000 tax return in my account now. I'm thinking of spending that money on better fitting clothes, a few work dress shirts, more gym supplements, and possibly a trip to Vegas. Not sure of the last one. If I can't anything better to spend the money, I'll use that money for my travels.
Better fitting clothes = good
Work dress shirts = you sound like you have more free time than money. You can probably find some nice work dress shirts at the discount stores if you're a reasonably popular size and you shop around. I make enough money to not "have" to shop at the discount stores and yet I still do. I enjoy finding a good bargain and I can buy a lot of clothes and never feel bad about donating clothing because I didn't pay much for it in the first place.
Gym supplements = good, but often you don't need as many of the highly advertised expensive supplements. Again, research in this area will save you money now and in the future.
A trip to Vegas = If you are really stressed out and need a break and you'll be doing the trip with good friends where the experience will be shared and you'll have each other's backs and expand your brotherhood, cool. If you're planning on going to gamble and drink by yourself and get your own hotel room (waste of money if you're young and can handle a couch, sharing a bed, or crashing on a floor/inflatable mattress) don't do it.
Quote: (04-11-2016 11:18 PM)Shoubuliao Wrote:
I'd buy a couple nice outfits and then look for some kind of exclusive mastermind group/networking type thing to join. Meeting the right people can be infinitely more valuable, both financially and emotionally, than any material item.
Toastmasters, an entrepreneurs group, or something along those lines would be a great thing to join. The best part is that it may not cost you anything.
Are there men you look up to? Successful ones? Maybe men you've NEVER even met, but admire. You should approach them and tell them that you admire them and you know that getting ahead in life is something that you really want to do, and ask them if they'd be willing to let you buy them lunch in exchange for sharing some advice. Give value to get value (some of them may even insist on paying for the lunch and helping you out for free if you show that you're willing to put their advice to use and to really listen).
Good luck.