Time and money, two things you can never have enough in life, but that's just my opinion and I may be wrong as we are not all the same. Some have enough money, others have enough time, maybe more than they need. And there are those who don't have either.
This week I saw a tweet from someone I don't know, listing 16 different apps, channels, from music, sports, to movies, all subscription based services. The account said people are subscribed to these services, then they wonder where their money has gone at the end of the month. The tweet made me smile for a reason I'm going to reveal shortly.
This tweet came up in my feed because someone I follow replied, he said he had 9 subscriptions, but he's going to cancel them all and buy a certain token. While the first part might be true, the second part of the statement seemed like a joke to me.
I had a look at the list of apps, channels and had to realize, I am not subscribed to any of those services and could only recognize 10 out of 16. Shameful? I don't know, it depends on how you look at it.
So why did the tweet made me smile? Because I remembered Emperor always saying, people complain about not having time to study trading, but the most likely are busy watching Netflix every day, or another (sh*tshow) platform I prefer not to name here. To me, this is always funny, because in some cases most likely this is true, but also, you can't convince or force people to drop watching TV and start studying. They need to do this step themselves, but only after realizing they need to study.
Entertainment has always been part of our lives and will be in the future too as it's not only a form of rewarding yourself, but a way of relaxing as well. It's easier to watch TV, forget about your problems or your own life and live other people's life for a few hours, through those programs, movies.
We live in the digital era. Having all programs, apps at our disposal has never been easier. All you need to do is have the necessary device or devices and pay for those services.
The big question is, do you need all those subscriptions, or it is just to fit the expectations of society. Telling someone you don't have Netflix makes you an outsider, an outdated dinosaur, old fashioned or whatever you want to call those who don't have the latest of everything. I'm putting my hand up right now as I'm in this category and I'm not ashamed of it. It is not because I can't afford the new shiny things, but because I don't need most of them.
Now, obviously it comes down to each individual to decide what they need, what they want and what they can afford to pay for. The message Emperor posted was meant for those who are literally complaining each day about how tough life is, how cost of living is sky rocketing and so on.
Years ago I had a friend who one day came across a good holiday offer she was not prepared for financially, but decided to take it anyway. She asked me for some money, just in case something unpredictable happens to her while on holiday. Back then, the money I gave her, money was half of my monthly salary and the deal was she's paying me back one month after returning.
Two years passed from her return and I still didn't see a penny, while she was constantly buying herself all the new shiny gadgets, clothes and pampering packages, because she said she deserves all those. With friends like her, you don't need enemies. It's just that I have my limits too, so I told her I don't ever want to see her again. Needless to say, it came as a shock to her, because most likely it has never crossed her mind that she's doing something wrong, or that I could make such a drastic decision. I would do it again in a split second, but I have grown a lot emotionally since then and don't keep people like her in my life anymore. My friend had to learn the had way and I truly hope she has learnt her lesson and has not done such thing ever since.
You see people like her every single day. Going from one loan to another, always in debt, while spending more than they can afford, on things they most likely don't need, while complaining about never being able to make ends meet. Walking the same path and expecting a different outcome never works out and the sad news is, they don't listen to anyone either. It's sad to see them struggling with the problem and not being able to make an effort to get out of the slavery they have created for themselves. It's a good lesson though, if you are willing to learn from it.
I really admire those who are willing to work two jobs, take any extra opportunities to be able to save and change their lives. Trying to fit the mood and the expectations of others, with a lifestyle you can't afford, is a very bad idea.
Now you may ask, what do the photos have to do with the story. Absolutely nothing. I just had these from last year, when I visited a zoo and posted them.
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