MONEY TALKS
13 Traits of People Who Are Good With Money
Over time, tiny differences can make a huge difference.
I didn’t grow up with lots of money. Neither did I ever work in a job that paid well.
I worked as a waitress, in a call center, and much more when I was a teenager because I wanted to be financially independent as soon as possible. I lived with my parents until one year ago, but I barely let them pay for my personal expenses after I had my first job at the age of 15.
For the following seven years, I worked in various positions while finishing school and my studies. Besides, I built my own business by helping students to tap into personal development and unleash their full potential. I worked at 6 am before heading to my internship and at 11 pm after studying for my final exams.
If money were my only motivation, I’d not persevered for long.
My main driver to work instead of joining student parties was freedom. Ever since I tapped into entrepreneurship and read the biographies of successful people, I knew I wanted to live life on my own terms. And I was willing to make many sacrifices in order to create that life.
While money is only one of many components for a life full of freedom and abundance, it’s an…
