When I was 21 and fresh out of college, I got a job working as a credit analyst at a bank. One of my bosses at the bank was a 45 year-old guy named Jim. I don't think that I'm exaggerating when I say that Jim had it all in life. He had a good job, a beautiful house on a lake, and a great family. He was also a great person, even to a new bank employee like me. As a beginning distance runner, the thing that intrigued me the most about Jim were his many athletic feats. People around the office would always talk about Jim getting up…
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So … What’s Up With the Name of This Website?
Life Before Budget …. As a few people have told me, the name of this website can be a little bit confusing and it can be interpreted in many different ways. Does Life Before Budget mean that we shouldn’t worry about money? We shouldn’t worry about money because we are so focused on living our life that money just doesn’t matter. YOLO!!! You only live once, so you should: go on an African safari buy a new SUV finance a new fishing boat After all, you only live once and you should worry about what you do with your life instead of how you spend your money. Maybe, Life Before…
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Living a Great Life … With the Help of Money
At Life Before Budget, my goal is to work towards Living a Great Life ... With the Help of Money. I realize that money is important, but it should never be The Goal in Life. My mission is not to make as much money as possible, or to save one million dollars, or to travel around the world. Instead, my mission is to Enjoy Life and to encourage my family and those around me to do the same.
