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I like projects. I love to get laser focused on something, learn everything there is to learn about it and then throw myself in head first. This blog is focused on two projects: my long term dream to thru hike the Appalachian Trail, and my short term dream to live debt free.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Driving to the trailhead

Original Image from HERE

So, I'm almost done with Financial Peace, the book.  Last year we started to get off the ground with this but got complacent again when I started making more money and we had a few months where things were relatively easy. I've read tons of articles, forums, blogs, and listened to the radio show.  I am looking forward to taking the actual classes beginning next month.  The material is taught via video but then there are small group exercises and support and THAT is what really appeals to me.  I can rationalize my way right into trouble every time if I don't have actually live physical people challenging my thinking.  

So, I am being mindful and preparing myself for the new year, understanding that some of the lunches and dinners and things we are doing for the season will be a thing of the past once we get intense about the budget.  I can imagine it, but not really understand yet what that will feel like. But I think the key will be to focus on each step, on each micro decision of the day.  Pack a sandwich, don't go to a restaurant.  Put on a sweater, don't turn up the heat.  Drink water for free instead of soda which costs money AND health.  It's those little steps that make up every long journey......this is just one long trail on the way to another right?

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