“Don’t go broke trying to look rich.”
On September 23, 2017, I was scrolling on Facebook and I came across a video by MJ Harris titled “Don’t Go Broke Trying To Impress People.” This video literally changed my perspective on money. For many years, I believed that people with expensive cars, luxurious homes, and designer clothes were the wealthiest people walking the Earth. I thought that if I accumulated material possessions such as the ones listed above, I would be successful. Little did I know that the wealthiest people on this Earth are not flashy. The people that wear basic clothes, drive used cars, and live in modest homes are the ones with the most money. They live on less than they make. They save money.
After watching this video, I knew I needed to change my mindset on money. I had to redefine success. I had to stop living by society’s standards of wealth. I needed to control my finances. I had to reduce my expenses. I needed a plan.