Comments on: The Best Thing My Parents Taught Me… http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/ Quick Sprout is a digital marketing and business blog based on the experiences of an entrepreneur, Neil Patel. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:09:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Nama Bayi http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-100158 Nama Bayi Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:43:59 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-100158 My parents always taught life is hard, son, father and your mother does not have a legacy to be distributed to you. So, learn who diligently so that it can be successful My parents always taught
life is hard, son, father and your mother does not have a legacy to be distributed to you. So, learn who diligently so that it can be successful

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-79401 Neil Patel Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:37:19 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-79401 Even though the silver spoon people would probably disagree, I'm with you there. Even though the silver spoon people would probably disagree, I’m with you there.

]]> By: Colin Y http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-79197 Colin Y Fri, 04 Feb 2011 01:30:46 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-79197 Actually I don't think it is a good thing to be born with a silver spoon in their mouth. I'd rather to be born in a middle class family and fight my way to upper class. Actually I don’t think it is a good thing to be born with a silver spoon in their mouth. I’d rather to be born in a middle class family and fight my way to upper class.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-76551 Neil Patel Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:05:42 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-76551 Great advice ;) Great advice ;)

]]> By: Seoko http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-76510 Seoko Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:18:56 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-76510 I was the same since I turned 25 . I met a lot of people with 100k-500k savings and all of them told me to be cheap too. I was the same since I turned 25 . I met a lot of people with 100k-500k savings and all of them told me to be cheap too.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-72887 Neil Patel Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:33:19 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-72887 I'm sure you could relate to my life then I’m sure you could relate to my life then

]]> By: Vivek Krishnan http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-72827 Vivek Krishnan Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:22:04 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-72827 I am an Indian and I know that frugality takes a whole new level when it comes to me and my parents. :P I am an Indian and I know that frugality takes a whole new level when it comes to me and my parents. :P

]]> By: 10 Mistakes You’ll Make When Starting a Business | The Daily Blog Awards http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-72303 10 Mistakes You’ll Make When Starting a Business | The Daily Blog Awards Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:10:40 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-72303 [...] I know, it technically does grow on trees, but you know what I mean. Because capital is the one thing that new businesses lack the most, you have to be cautious with your spending. [...] [...] I know, it technically does grow on trees, but you know what I mean. Because capital is the one thing that new businesses lack the most, you have to be cautious with your spending. [...]

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-71651 Neil Patel Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:24:00 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-71651 I never got the silver spoon, but for certain things, I was definitely fortunate. Some kids don't get it, which does suck, but if you can help your kids with it, great! I never got the silver spoon, but for certain things, I was definitely fortunate. Some kids don’t get it, which does suck, but if you can help your kids with it, great!

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-71568 Neil Patel Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:12:01 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-71568 They are able to pass down important information, knowledge, and wisdom. They are able to pass down important information, knowledge, and wisdom.

]]> By: sell textbooks http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-71546 sell textbooks Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:00:01 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-71546 Its good that your parents were smart enough to teach you those things early. Some kids never get the silver spoon out of their mouth. It is kinda sad. Its good that your parents were smart enough to teach you those things early. Some kids never get the silver spoon out of their mouth. It is kinda sad.

]]> By: Web Design LA http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-71323 Web Design LA Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:35:24 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-71323 Saving is really important in today's world. As our parents has saved so we are able to see this world more beautifully and we are able to enjoy all the things. Saving is really important in today’s world. As our parents has saved so we are able to see this world more beautifully and we are able to enjoy all the things.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-71045 Neil Patel Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:48:31 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-71045 It's always good to get a base or a foundation to allow you to start the process. It’s always good to get a base or a foundation to allow you to start the process.

]]> By: Abdi Mohammed http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-70901 Abdi Mohammed Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:48:53 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-70901 My parents definietly did teach me a few things about money - some things were obvious but others less so and I picked up naturally. Even today, my wife teases me by saying 'you're like your mum' when it comes to financial matters and being frugal! Great article! My parents definietly did teach me a few things about money – some things were obvious but others less so and I picked up naturally. Even today, my wife teases me by saying ‘you’re like your mum’ when it comes to financial matters and being frugal!

Great article!

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-70850 Neil Patel Sun, 01 Aug 2010 22:51:01 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-70850 I see rich and wealth being roughly the same thing. You don’t have to have a hundred million dollars, but just enough to be happy and not have to worry about paying your mortgage or paying bills if you lost your job. I see rich and wealth being roughly the same thing. You don’t have to have a hundred million dollars, but just enough to be happy and not have to worry about paying your mortgage or paying bills if you lost your job.

]]> By: gray http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-70667 gray Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:55:22 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-70667 "So cheap that I convinced a lot of my friends to sponsor my new home; this way I wouldn’t have to pay for any of the furniture.." Huh? You got your friend to buy your bedframe...? I'm not sure why anyone should admire that. Living within your means is a concept I get. Not sure though, how what you're describing does not classify you as a user... ps What are you defining as the primary difference between "riches" and "wealth"? “So cheap that I convinced a lot of my friends to sponsor my new home; this way I wouldn’t have to pay for any of the furniture..”

Huh?

You got your friend to buy your bedframe…?

I’m not sure why anyone should admire that. Living within your means is a concept I get. Not sure though, how what you’re describing does not classify you as a user…

ps
What are you defining as the primary difference between “riches” and “wealth”?

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-68522 Neil Patel Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:28:58 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-68522 Sometimes the experience is worth way more than the money itself. Sometimes the experience is worth way more than the money itself.

]]> By: sell textbooks http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-68457 sell textbooks Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:14:40 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-68457 I am glad to say that as of now I have been able to stick to that budget and get some debt paid off while saving money. Unemployment was a hassle but well worth the life experience! I am glad to say that as of now I have been able to stick to that budget and get some debt paid off while saving money. Unemployment was a hassle but well worth the life experience!

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-67963 Neil Patel Thu, 10 Jun 2010 02:03:45 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-67963 lol yes very true, but purchasing too many deals doesn't necessarily make you frugal, just keep that in mind. Go with what you need. lol yes very true, but purchasing too many deals doesn’t necessarily make you frugal, just keep that in mind. Go with what you need.

]]> By: Win Online http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-67898 Win Online Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:57:34 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-67898 When it comes to frugal I am probably close to the top of the list. I am always looking to save. I love deals.... I am huge on deals. Deals get me really excited and I love getting free stuff. My GF does not understand me. I have decent money but I keep myself on this very low budget. My bank account it always growing so that is a good thing. I think the best part about being frugal is when something breaks or you need something new you can spend the money on it without it stressing you out that you cannot meet some bills. Of course I will always look for the best deal. : ) Frugal can be my middle name. lol When it comes to frugal I am probably close to the top of the list. I am always looking to save. I love deals…. I am huge on deals. Deals get me really excited and I love getting free stuff. My GF does not understand me. I have decent money but I keep myself on this very low budget. My bank account it always growing so that is a good thing.

I think the best part about being frugal is when something breaks or you need something new you can spend the money on it without it stressing you out that you cannot meet some bills. Of course I will always look for the best deal. : )

Frugal can be my middle name. lol

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-67825 Neil Patel Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:19:15 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-67825 It really just comes down to your own passion and beliefs. It really just comes down to your own passion and beliefs.

]]> By: Sam http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-67786 Sam Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:37:50 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-67786 ..or you could invest $2K in something you love to do and others consider it "work" ..or you could invest $2K in something you love to do and others consider it “work”

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-66716 Neil Patel Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:03:53 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-66716 Wow, that's quite impressive! Just try to keep that habit going on for the long run. Wow, that’s quite impressive! Just try to keep that habit going on for the long run.

]]> By: sell textbooks http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-66640 sell textbooks Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:10:07 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-66640 I have been forced to be frugal as I was out for work for some time and unemployment doesn't pay the bills. I was able to be frugal and get my monthly spending down to 1,000 a month including my bills. Not that I have been working I have kept the same frugal mindset and it has helped me to save for things better than I could have imagined. I have been forced to be frugal as I was out for work for some time and unemployment doesn’t pay the bills. I was able to be frugal and get my monthly spending down to 1,000 a month including my bills. Not that I have been working I have kept the same frugal mindset and it has helped me to save for things better than I could have imagined.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-62243 Neil Patel Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:15:13 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-62243 lol.. yeah that motto goes well for Indians too. lol.. yeah that motto goes well for Indians too.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-62210 Neil Patel Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:57:35 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-62210 Lol, yes not blowing your money is definitely a good thing! Lol, yes not blowing your money is definitely a good thing!

]]> By: scheng1 http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-62003 scheng1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:24:08 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-62003 haha, our Singaporean shopping motto is "cheap, cheap, good, good, last long, long" haha, our Singaporean shopping motto is “cheap, cheap, good, good, last long, long”

]]> By: Altinkum http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-61925 Altinkum Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:30:44 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-61925 Ha ha. Your parents sound like mine. Unfortunately their outlook on spending money lead me to do totally the opposite but I do have to say their way is the best way. Ha ha. Your parents sound like mine. Unfortunately their outlook on spending money lead me to do totally the opposite but I do have to say their way is the best way.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-60625 Neil Patel Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:54:18 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-60625 I agree seize the day, but don't go spending money left and right. Be smart with your money and spend it wisely. You don't want to think like today is your last because if you do, you'll blow all your money and be screwed tomorrow. ;) I agree seize the day, but don’t go spending money left and right. Be smart with your money and spend it wisely. You don’t want to think like today is your last because if you do, you’ll blow all your money and be screwed tomorrow. ;)

]]> By: Guru http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-60557 Guru Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:44:43 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-60557 this is a great concept to teach those who are not willing to save, but for those of us who have a steady cash flow and are able to save, i suggest spend and be happy, because who knows? mybe you might not wake up tomorrow, carpe diem! this is a great concept to teach those who are not willing to save, but for those of us who have a steady cash flow and are able to save, i suggest spend and be happy, because who knows? mybe you might not wake up tomorrow, carpe diem!

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