Comments on: How Being a “Patel” Made Me Somewhat Successful

By: Jaydip Parikh

Jaydip Parikh — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:07:55 +0000

“Bahu Saras”, Awesome article and insight. Being Gujju even I am brought up with the same culture at India. This made me think that our roots are so strong and this thing we must learn and teach to our next generation.

By: Nabeel

Nabeel — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:26:38 +0000

I hope your parents haven’t read this article .. However, you shared some nice experiences with us and i would like to share mine. First off, i am not that kind of person who thinks before spending onto anything. Even i have got a few people who work for me and some of them don’t even fit in their job roles but i still pay them and love to get along with them. That’s what i learned from my parents to help anyone who is in need whatever the circumstances are. They used to ask me a lot where did i spent my pocket money and i was always annoyed by such interrogations. But now, i am independent and happy to spend my money wherever i can.

Lesson i learned from it; always listen to others but do whatever you feel is right for you. Don’t let anyone influence your decisions whoever he/she is.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:43:19 +0000

Nice,
Experiences are what make us and shape us. I hope yours benefited you as much as mine did.

By: Hemal

Hemal — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:29:07 +0000

Hahah, this is great! Had many similar experiences in my childhood too =p

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By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:46:44 +0000

Awesome, glad you found something helpful in this post. Keep up the great comments Richard

By: Richard

Richard — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:35:08 +0000

Hi Neil

The greatest Patels I have met in my lifetime are Cricket players, Hockey players, Doctors and Dairy owners and from my knowledge, they came to be successful because of the sheer hard and smart work.
Your parents certainly are on my wave length. I have taught my children many money skills such as budgeting. I have taught my daughter since she was a little girl about the importance of money. She is always aware of bargains and the importance between needs and wants.

She is married now and practices what I have preached to her.

Your parents have taught you well Neil. I have also been in many situations your parents have taught you. I am aware of every dollar that comes out of my pocket. There have been many times when I have been to a movie or show or some type of entertainment and as soon as I see the price I turn around and go home.

Even when I’m buying something at the shop. For example my wife and I went to have a look at a computer table in the staionary warehouse and looked at the prices, $50 here and $60.00 there. I eventually said to my wife, we might as well retain the none we have or keep the small table a friend gave us for free. It is small but it was free.

I can honestly say, I have often thought twice before I buy anything. I can vouch for buyers remorse.

Thanks again Neil

Richard

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:24:52 +0000

We live and we learn. Glad I could help in some way. Thanks for reading!

By: Aris

Aris — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 15:45:37 +0000

Great stories. Your stories are somehow related to mine but yours are more brutal. LOL. It’s fun reading your post. I agree mostly in buyer’s remorse. I did that a lot and I could not return back most of the items and most of them are expensive ones. I regret buying them.

You’ve helped me so much through this blog. Thank you, Neil.

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By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 19:51:43 +0000

Glad I can help.

By: Aditya

Aditya — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:58:12 +0000

oops sorry for the silly grammar mistakes i made while righting the post

By: Aditya

Aditya — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:56:34 +0000

Well I really appreciate and follow too this VALUE FOR MONEY ATTITUDE well its really common in the MARWARIS and Gujarati I bet you are a Gujarati right? well but this is the only reason that we survived it the recession although it’s over here.

Well Neil you know I am a becoming a big follower of you man your posts are just awesome and I try to make and learn all these and follow it you know on http://www.quicksprout.com your time’s not wasted at all you learn great things…..

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:04:26 +0000

lol really? I’m sure you life was as interesting as mine then.

By: John Kim

John Kim — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 06:55:37 +0000

hahaha omg Korean parents are EXACTLY the same.

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By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:02:38 +0000

One of the most important factors… make a million but spend 950k… doesn’t make sense.

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sell textbooks — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:08:28 +0000

I like that, it isn’t about how much you make but how much you keep.

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By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Tue, 18 May 2010 03:59:06 +0000

It’s not a general rule, but you’re right, it does happen often.

By: Inner Game

Inner Game — Sat, 15 May 2010 08:14:03 +0000

no, of course not but in my experience , if some person comes from a rich family , not always but very often they wont be very concious with money, as i said , its not a general rule but i have seen it a lot

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Wed, 12 May 2010 20:55:27 +0000

well that’s why you need to become financially intelligent. Not all rich people are idiots lol.

By: Inner Game

Inner Game — Wed, 12 May 2010 14:34:03 +0000

i totally believe that one of the reasons for someone to have economic succes is not having a “rich” mentality, i was speaking to a girlfriend about this, most people with many money that we know have frankly ridiculous needs, so they end up in financial truble

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Wed, 05 May 2010 17:36:33 +0000

lol, yes, it’s little stuff like that which makes a huge difference.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Wed, 05 May 2010 17:06:13 +0000

Yes they do… so long as they don’t make it again and again!

By: sell textbooks

sell textbooks — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:18:09 +0000

This is a great post. My parents did the same thing. I had a gas card and he would get so mad if I bought a soda at the gas station because it was almost half the price of a twelve pack ,and if I was going to drink that just I better go to the grocery store where it’s cheaper. Your parents raised you well!

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By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:21:42 +0000

What’s important with investments is doing the research necessary to make the right decision. Not every move will be right, but at least do the research you need.