Why Talk About Money?

Lately, I've been thinking about obsessions.  This came to mind when my little brother became obsessed with his new toy, a motorcycle.  He would ride his motorcycle at every opportunity, rain or shine, night or day.  He constantly browses the internet looking for new equipment and gear.  It's all he talks about.  I don't blame him though; it's something he's never had before but now finally does.  This is exactly what brought me to the realization of my interesting obsession: Money.  Should I feel guilty for being obsessed with such a blunt subject?  I don't think so.  This one item is something everybody deals with in one form or another on a daily basis, so it's hard not to be intrigued by it.

As much as my mom tried to hide it when I was a kid, I knew that money was always a concern for her.  A single mom plus two kids plus minimum wage is hard math no matter how you put it.  Needless to say, I understand what it is like not to have a lot of money growing up.  I commend my mom for single-handedly raising two [what people would consider successful] boys after immigrating to the U.S. at just 16 years old.  I am not letting my perspective of money growing up on the poor side go to waste.  This perspective developed my respect and responsibility with money.  My goal of earning my lottery is not to have a mansion and party like a Rock Star.  It is not to own all the cars, clothes and toys that I want.  My goal is to release my mom and I the stress of worrying about money.  We have done this our entire lives and I no longer want it to be an issue.  But as with everything, I know I'll have to work for it.

Now that I've graduated college and recently entered the working world, conversations with my friends changed from upcoming classes and finals --to-- work, and of course, money.  Everyone work for a reason, and in just about all cases, that reason is money.  I find what my friends do with their money very interesting, given that everyone has a different approach to handling money.  While most of their money comes and goes, mine steadily piles.  How you shape your financial habits at this point in life is critical to me.  They want to be in my position, and they CAN be in my position.  And so can you!  I share my advice with them (it's not secrets that couldn't be found on the internet), and whether they take the advice or not, it's up to them.  I've read many articles for tips to make and save money, and not everything applies to me.  I'm not reinventing the wheel; I'm just piecing all the useful advices together that is applicable to an average person (me) and making it work.  I don't claim to be the next Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg.  I'm not part of the rich 1% group.  I am, however, a normal person which the other 99% of people can relate to.  You can follow me and see what I do and how I do it.