Return To Ground Zero
May 18, 2010
How time changes the present into the past. My wife still works at the hospital mentioned in the very first post, still doesn’t enjoy it most days (due to immature co-workers, not the job itself), and I am no longer employed by the hotel I worked for. In truth, it has been time to move on for quite awhile now — I simply was not paying attention to the signs.
Perhaps the most difficult thing to remember on a day-to-day basis is that ultimately, wealth is not everything. Odd to bring up on this particular blog, but it seems that those who have this mindset (along with several others, of course) end up very wealthy indeed. Wealth, to them, is not simply obsessing over growing their bank account at all costs, it also entails meaningful relationships, physical health, and so on.
Our favorite approach lately has been that of Dave Ramsey, for the down-to-earth, cannot-fail, common-sense views and advice he liberally distributes. Famous for his ” Baby Steps”, we have determined to follow exactly that path. Never making payments on anything else ever again is a fantastic goal to work towards, and a great tool to building wealth.
So, although our path was made longer when I lost my job, my wife will tell you that we are both happier, less stressed, and our faith in the unseen is made stronger. While we may be coming rapidly to the end of our savings at the moment, we remain trusting that the right opportunity will present itself at the right time. At that point, we will pick up where we left off and begin making rapid strides through the Baby Steps.
