tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post203260482962986982..comments2024-03-27T09:17:51.095-07:00Comments on Done by Forty: Should I Stay in My Lane?Done By Fortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-62272831675333681182017-05-07T11:08:51.040-07:002017-05-07T11:08:51.040-07:00The table looks great. I inadvertently distressed ...The table looks great. I inadvertently distressed our (already old and second hand) dining room table by using it as a cutting workbench. First I cut a slice out of it with a kitchen worktop cutter, then left it outside in the damp for a week while using it to cut up mdf for a cupboard/shelves cabinet I was building.<br />I was pretty annoyed at first but now I realise it looks like a rugged old farmhouse table which is awesome :)<br /><br />I always get the urge to stick my neck into other people's finances but almost never do. People think they know best in my experience so it's not worth the hassle! theFIREstarter.co.ukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161550795321520113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-56349578126326614582017-04-22T12:52:26.519-07:002017-04-22T12:52:26.519-07:00All good points DB40.
Actually, the best outcome...All good points DB40. <br /><br />Actually, the best outcome for all parties would have been to avoid soda altogether, but drink water instead. If you want to drink soda, avoid the urge, and just invest in soda companies instead ( or healthcare companies to hedge the bets)<br /><br />On a side note, I keep a folder with article ideas, and also write ideas on a notepad. I have article ideas for years to come. This has helped me write 3 times per week on average for over 9 years.Dividend Growth Investorhttp://www.dividendgrowthinvestor.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-31217022370803906352017-04-20T07:35:03.019-07:002017-04-20T07:35:03.019-07:00I can't help it either and can be judgey too. ...I can't help it either and can be judgey too. But I've definitely learned to stay in my lane, even when it's in situations with people I'm friendly with. I try not to give advice unless asked otherwise it comes off as judgmental. Andrew@LivingRichCheaplyhttp://www.livingrichcheaply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-74341059533536050192017-04-19T10:38:08.731-07:002017-04-19T10:38:08.731-07:00True. But they're still buying some soda. I ju...True. But they're still buying some soda. I just am not on board with the idea of focusing on 50 cent savings as a strategy (and this is part of my larger quest against "extreme frugality" as the primary tool to FI).Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-83523976318446726402017-04-19T10:36:33.452-07:002017-04-19T10:36:33.452-07:00I hear you. The real reason I don't write as m...I hear you. The real reason I don't write as much isn't the lack of ideas (that's just my excuse). I just don't make the time to write as often.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-90603956043407218942017-04-19T10:06:01.199-07:002017-04-19T10:06:01.199-07:00Ha, I see the store situation in a whole different...Ha, I see the store situation in a whole different light than you ;-) <br /><br />What if grape soda is just an example of a deeper problem of wasteful spending? What if the person in the scooter routinely buys up expensive things, and then wastes them? Like buying grape soda, having a sip from the bottle, and then forgetting about it, and letting it go to waste. Or buying clothes, and never wearing them.<br /><br />Of course, it is also possible that the daughter is just not very nice in general ;-)<br /><br />Dividend Growth Investorhttp://www.dividendgrowthinvestor.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-74008859471630702802017-04-19T09:49:15.617-07:002017-04-19T09:49:15.617-07:00We're still in the blog's early days (it&#...We're still in the blog's early days (it's only 11 months old right now), so later we may get to the point where we run out of ideas. What helps is the continued travel and meeting new people....also the news. So there's always something to comment on. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344483376849442717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-53595737880641278882017-04-19T08:21:01.393-07:002017-04-19T08:21:01.393-07:00Ha! I think they meant that it would go flat, but ...Ha! I think they meant that it would go flat, but who knows? Maybe it really does spoil? I can never keep soda in the fridge long enough to find out.<br /><br />I was thinking of doing a whole post on the table. Maybe!Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-42887987844281378672017-04-19T08:19:58.959-07:002017-04-19T08:19:58.959-07:00Oh, I'm positive there's more to the story...Oh, I'm positive there's more to the story than I'm seeing, FireCracker. That's always the case. I guess I was interested in the question of whether, since as an outsider I'm always only going to see the tip of the iceberg, whether it's better off staying in my own lane or whether I should dole out financial advice where it makes sense (e.g. - should we try to stop people from foolish home purchases?) :)<br /><br />And yeah, here's to keeping up with a weekly post going forward. I'm really impressed with you folks who can write multiple times a week. Back in the blog's early days, we did that stuff...but I done run out of ideas.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-74946329638818930472017-04-19T01:56:38.998-07:002017-04-19T01:56:38.998-07:00Well... I don't know what this says about me, ...Well... I don't know what this says about me, but my main thoughts on reading this post were:<br /><br />1) Does diet soda really go bad? Like how long would you have to leave that chemical concoction in the fridge for it to spoil?<br /><br />2) I want to hear about building the table!!!EcoCatLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704811319510740473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-57848684128651103512017-04-18T21:36:25.376-07:002017-04-18T21:36:25.376-07:00Maybe there's more to the story that you'r...Maybe there's more to the story that you're not seeing. Maybe they don't want her to drink the diet one because of all the aspartame and are making up an excuse. Maybe she thinks it's her money, but it's not. Who knows? Could be a million reasons that we just don't know about. I tend not say anything unless the person is in danger/being abused, etc because most of the time, we just don't know the entire story. I can appreciate your empathy towards the woman though. Most people wouldn't even notice or care.<br /><br />And kudos for your goal to write every Monday! I know it's hard (I write twice a week and sometimes I'm pulling my hair out trying to figure out a good angle), but I'm sure you can make it happen! I believe in you! :)<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344483376849442717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-34280172180511475382017-04-18T18:01:16.124-07:002017-04-18T18:01:16.124-07:00You and me, both! Teslas are beautiful machines, a...You and me, both! Teslas are beautiful machines, and kind of the future of cars, I think.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-60100230685026184042017-04-18T18:00:49.442-07:002017-04-18T18:00:49.442-07:00Absolutely: money can't come before people. Th...Absolutely: money can't come before people. That's a lesson for all of us, even those who 'have it together'.<br /><br />Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-21859674499088578802017-04-18T10:41:29.058-07:002017-04-18T10:41:29.058-07:00Uncalled for advice usually isn't.
I'm a...Uncalled for advice usually isn't. <br /><br />I'm also known for straying from my lane... I try really hard not to. I need a Tesla to help me :-)<br />FerdiS, DivGrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330193431527796718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-1178508132615512502017-04-18T03:26:03.663-07:002017-04-18T03:26:03.663-07:00It's taken me some time to balance frugality w...It's taken me some time to balance frugality with life enjoyment. For a long time, I probably would've reacted like the daughter. Now, within reason of course, I'm much more likely to buy the dang grape and enjoy it. Money just cannot come above people. As Jesus says, it is the "least of these" and we should treat it as such while being good stewards. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02954680293433194445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-73705880768619614312017-04-17T19:54:47.209-07:002017-04-17T19:54:47.209-07:00Hey Tonya,
That does make me feel a bit better to...Hey Tonya,<br /><br />That does make me feel a bit better to know I'm not the only one doing this sort of thing. And yeah, maybe the better debate is whether to have any soda at all. :)<br /><br />I, too, usually keep my judgments to myself...until you put a computer screen in front of me.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-38766592152018634682017-04-17T12:35:01.048-07:002017-04-17T12:35:01.048-07:00If you it makes you feel any better I do this kind...If you it makes you feel any better I do this kind of thing all the time. I might have taken it even a step further and thought, " well if you don't buy any soda, which is bad for your health, that's 100% savings!" :) What can I say? I get judgey, but I only think this stuff and never say it. I have plenty of friends I really want to save from financial "mistakes," but sadly (lol) it's not my place. :)Tonya@Budget and the Beachhttp://budgetandthebeach.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-53357259326250850962017-04-17T10:02:58.690-07:002017-04-17T10:02:58.690-07:00"I'll give you information for free, but ..."I'll give you information for free, but my advice will probably hurt your feelings."<br /><br />That is classic. I am going to steal that, for sure.<br /><br />I hadn't heard of tiller before but I just checked out the website and it seems pretty rad. It's like Mint and Excel had a baby.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-35367216458221188932017-04-17T09:51:26.306-07:002017-04-17T09:51:26.306-07:00Because I have a blog, a lot of people ask me for ...Because I have a blog, a lot of people ask me for advice. I tell them, "I'll give you information for free, but my advice will probably hurt your feelings." If they insist they want my advice, I tell them to install Tiller and talk with me in one month. So far only about half a dozen people agreed.Hannahhttp://unplannedfinance.comnoreply@blogger.com