My take on expensive hobbies? PLAN for them! If you have a hobby that is super important to you and you understand what the REAL cost is, BUDGET for it. Golf for example, is not just monthly or yearly dues coming from your account. You have to purchase clubs, tees, clothing, meals/snacks, and probably a few drinks during or after each round you play.
Yes, you read that right, motivation is BULLSHIT! It shows up in exciting, yet short bursts that have you doing ALL of the things! Or at least planning to do ALL of the things. It may only be a couple hours later when you crash and everything you planned now seems like an impossible list of tasks/goals you may not enjoy doing
Prior to being fired, budgeting wasn’t exactly at the top of our list. We had a budget! Things like credit card expenses were not included in our budget, and we used them often. Our credit card bill was upwards of $1,000 frequently!
I did not see the negative impacts that shit job was having in my life until after that 2x4 moment. It took looking back to see the impact of having a job that was unfulfilling, had my stress levels off the charts, and meant I was working all the shifts at all hours of the day! ALSO, so much OT it felt like I lived there!! All of that shit, messes with a person and those around them A LOT!
If you’re purchasing lottery tickets because you feel stuck in a job you dread going to day in and day out, and you feel as though winning big is your only escape. I want you to know that you have other options!!!
If money wasn’t a factor, what career would you want, or what business would you start?
If nothing comes to you right away, take quiet time on your own to really think about it. Think about what you love to do. Think about the times when hours flew by for you. What were you doing? Are you the go-to person for a specific topic among your friends and family? Do you love writing, reading or numbers? What gets you excited no matter how tired or busy you are?
