Comments on: The Best Thing My Parents Taught Me… http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/ I'm Kind of a Big Deal Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:35:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 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!

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-60441 Neil Patel Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:04:24 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-60441 Yeah... sometimes parents are like that and they have reason to be. Sometimes we spend money on things only an experienced person can see and classify as dumb or a waste of money. Yeah… sometimes parents are like that and they have reason to be. Sometimes we spend money on things only an experienced person can see and classify as dumb or a waste of money.

]]> By: Quality Motto http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-60432 Quality Motto Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:55:11 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-60432 That's so similar with my parents did. Sometime ago, I needed to buy an expensive stuff since I really need that. However, my mom was really upset to see what I did although I paid it myself. :( That’s so similar with my parents did. Sometime ago, I needed to buy an expensive stuff since I really need that. However, my mom was really upset to see what I did although I paid it myself. :(

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-60091 Neil Patel Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:40:05 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-60091 I just kind of get them randomly through the days or weeks...while I have conversations with other people especially! I just kind of get them randomly through the days or weeks…while I have conversations with other people especially!

]]> By: Guildford http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-59971 Guildford Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:22:28 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-59971 You are also smart Neil. From where you find the ideas to write your articles? You are also smart Neil. From where you find the ideas to write your articles?

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-58866 Neil Patel Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:28:25 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-58866 Well that's an interesting statistic and I can see how that's true... It's unfortunate that they are led to believe as that begin the most important topic....sad really. Well that’s an interesting statistic and I can see how that’s true… It’s unfortunate that they are led to believe as that begin the most important topic….sad really.

]]> By: Jay Jalodomisa http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-58676 Jay Jalodomisa Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:38:10 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-58676 Hey Neil, I think another reason for this is because you're a "Patel" (your other blog post I just read) In a recent survey that Eben Pagan (DYD) talks about he says that 97% of high school girls said their favorite hobby is shopping. DUH! No wonder most of the country is flat broke. They spend money on superficial junk that'll never bring real happiness and will only cause poverty. Sincerely, Jay Jalodomisa Hey Neil,

I think another reason for this is because you’re a “Patel” (your other blog post I just read)

In a recent survey that Eben Pagan (DYD) talks about he says that 97% of high school girls said their favorite hobby is shopping.

DUH! No wonder most of the country is flat broke. They spend money on superficial junk that’ll never bring real happiness and will only cause poverty.

Sincerely,
Jay Jalodomisa

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-56293 Neil Patel Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:14:08 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-56293 Well that's great, but not stealing should be common sense for EVERYONE... stealing is wrong no matter what. Glad you were committed to it. Well that’s great, but not stealing should be common sense for EVERYONE… stealing is wrong no matter what. Glad you were committed to it.

]]> By: Denim Leggings http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-56159 Denim Leggings Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:20:20 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-56159 Best thing that my parents taught me was not to steal - anything at any occasion. And I never stole anything. They did not convinced or forced me to do that. I just took it from their behavior. Their live was a pattern for me so no I would not think of stealing anything at all. Best thing that my parents taught me was not to steal – anything at any occasion. And I never stole anything. They did not convinced or forced me to do that. I just took it from their behavior. Their live was a pattern for me so no I would not think of stealing anything at all.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-55622 Neil Patel Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:15:40 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-55622 Well if you become a natural at it, then you won't focus on the whole "haggling" aspect of it. It becomes an automatic move. Well if you become a natural at it, then you won’t focus on the whole “haggling” aspect of it. It becomes an automatic move.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-55610 Neil Patel Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:04:03 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-55610 The world is never ending... if you stop growing, the reality is that you're just dying. You need to keep on pushing no matter what the circumstances are. The world is never ending… if you stop growing, the reality is that you’re just dying. You need to keep on pushing no matter what the circumstances are.

]]> By: Cash Genie http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-55600 Cash Genie Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:11:59 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-55600 Being cheap saves you money but its sad. Haggling for discounts and all are the most annoying things that I have to do. Also, from one of your posts Neil, if you live to spend, you are more motivated to earn more.. right? Being cheap saves you money but its sad. Haggling for discounts and all are the most annoying things that I have to do. Also, from one of your posts Neil, if you live to spend, you are more motivated to earn more.. right?

]]> By: catalin http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-55512 catalin Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:01:27 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-55512 People feel the need of self preservation. It doesn't matter if they already have money that will last for generation to come, they still want more. It's our nature. We just can't get enough. We always want to improve although we got to a point when is no need for that anymore. People feel the need of self preservation. It doesn’t matter if they already have money that will last for generation to come, they still want more. It’s our nature. We just can’t get enough. We always want to improve although we got to a point when is no need for that anymore.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-55480 Neil Patel Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:46:52 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-55480 There are several changes you can make throughout your lifestyle that will help you save a lot of money. Use sites like http://mint.com to help you budget everything out. There are several changes you can make throughout your lifestyle that will help you save a lot of money. Use sites like http://mint.com to help you budget everything out.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-55478 Neil Patel Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:45:32 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-55478 Be a "Smart Shopper" You would be surprised with all the money you can save that way. Be a “Smart Shopper” You would be surprised with all the money you can save that way.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-55470 Neil Patel Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:36:35 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-55470 The best time to start is right now. There's nothing wrong with a frugal life style. You'll end up in a better financial position than 99% of the people you know. The best time to start is right now. There’s nothing wrong with a frugal life style. You’ll end up in a better financial position than 99% of the people you know.

]]> By: PCB Layout Services http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-55464 PCB Layout Services Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:18:31 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-55464 Control your spending daily might help. Budget it and you will cut down heavy meal then :) Control your spending daily might help. Budget it and you will cut down heavy meal then :)

]]> By: lung cancer survival rate http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-55439 lung cancer survival rate Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:25:08 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-55439 yup...especially compare prices around before really get one...:) yup…especially compare prices around before really get one…:)

]]> By: titan http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-55387 titan Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:22:37 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-55387 i guess, its time to be a cheap man. :D i guess, its time to be a cheap man. :D

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-55304 Neil Patel Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:35:17 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-55304 This is true and ideally what most of try to do. It's unfortunate that America is still fat even though they understand what it takes to be skinny. Especially with information on weight loss and health at their fingertips. This is true and ideally what most of try to do. It’s unfortunate that America is still fat even though they understand what it takes to be skinny. Especially with information on weight loss and health at their fingertips.

]]> By: lung cancer survival rate http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-55244 lung cancer survival rate Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:01:15 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-55244 Fast food is always not healthy, take more vegetables and cut down meat meal. Think about it, save cost and healthy. :) Fast food is always not healthy, take more vegetables and cut down meat meal. Think about it, save cost and healthy. :)

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-55212 Neil Patel Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:09:52 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-55212 Learn to cook your own food and you'll save a ton. The idea is to become more resourceful. Learn to cook your own food and you’ll save a ton. The idea is to become more resourceful.

]]> By: satrap http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-55177 satrap Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:27:24 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-55177 most parents of our generation are like that. and you know what when i think about it most of the time it makes sense. like when your moms says not to eat at fast food place. i mean once in a while is ok but if you eat at a fast food place once a day you are spending about at least $150 a month. and the thing is you are not eating healthy either. but if you take that $150 and go for a grocery shopping, i bet you can buy good healthy food that can sustain you for many more mils than just 30 burger. so in a sense its not always being cheap its just being realistic and thinking ahead. most parents of our generation are like that. and you know what when i think about it most of the time it makes sense. like when your moms says not to eat at fast food place. i mean once in a while is ok but if you eat at a fast food place once a day you are spending about at least $150 a month. and the thing is you are not eating healthy either. but if you take that $150 and go for a grocery shopping, i bet you can buy good healthy food that can sustain you for many more mils than just 30 burger. so in a sense its not always being cheap its just being realistic and thinking ahead.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-55114 Neil Patel Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:52:52 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-55114 That's actually the smartest way to learn. You can probably learn faster by your own mistakes... but it'll cost you. That’s actually the smartest way to learn. You can probably learn faster by your own mistakes… but it’ll cost you.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/10/10/the-best-thing-my-parents-thought-me/#comment-55113 Neil Patel Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:52:16 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=1094#comment-55113 It all depends... you don't really want to "owe" something to someone you go out with all the time. Keep the gift giving to rare occasions. It all depends… you don’t really want to “owe” something to someone you go out with all the time. Keep the gift giving to rare occasions.

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