An introduction and a couple of new systems.
Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 5:25 pm
Hi, my name is Reid. I am a web developer from MN. I am currently a beginner with No S, Shovelglove and Weekend Luddite.
So far so good, thanks Reinhard! I appreciate your intelligence, integrity, and your common sense approaches to self-improvement.
Here are a couple of other systems that I am experimenting with.
$20 Bill
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My wife and I each get $20 for each weekday. The weekends work kinda like the No-S diet, they are free days. Our definition of the weekend starts on Sat. not Fri. night.
Here are my findings after trying this system:
- we are way more conscious of our spending
- we eat out a lot less. I can still easily fit in a lunchtime meal with coworkers which is important for me because of the social aspects.
- big purchase now have a built in cooling off period (till the next weekend)
- I don't have to carry a wallet. I am down to my keys and cash, it's nice!
- It doesn't feel painful like a budget. In fact it's kinda challenging to see how we can make the most of our $20.
- We are discovering more things that we can do for free. Right now our library is offering free passes to local museums/attractions/zoos.
Language Lunch
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I spend my lunch learning a language. Currently I am learning Spanish. Mainly I have been walking and listening to Pinsleur on my iPod. I am also starting a conversation/study group with my coworkers.
thanks for listening!
Reid
So far so good, thanks Reinhard! I appreciate your intelligence, integrity, and your common sense approaches to self-improvement.
Here are a couple of other systems that I am experimenting with.
$20 Bill
------------------------------------
My wife and I each get $20 for each weekday. The weekends work kinda like the No-S diet, they are free days. Our definition of the weekend starts on Sat. not Fri. night.
Here are my findings after trying this system:
- we are way more conscious of our spending
- we eat out a lot less. I can still easily fit in a lunchtime meal with coworkers which is important for me because of the social aspects.
- big purchase now have a built in cooling off period (till the next weekend)
- I don't have to carry a wallet. I am down to my keys and cash, it's nice!
- It doesn't feel painful like a budget. In fact it's kinda challenging to see how we can make the most of our $20.
- We are discovering more things that we can do for free. Right now our library is offering free passes to local museums/attractions/zoos.
Language Lunch
------------------------------------
I spend my lunch learning a language. Currently I am learning Spanish. Mainly I have been walking and listening to Pinsleur on my iPod. I am also starting a conversation/study group with my coworkers.
thanks for listening!
Reid