2006-07-27 09:57:45 · 12 answers · asked by joshn 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
Know who you are and what you want out of life... not what someone else thinks you want. Fame and fortune are the lot for some, where others seek wisdom or self-introspection. When you determine your goals and start working toward them, you are ahead of most.
2006-07-27 10:05:33 · answer #1 · answered by Mike S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A vague but excellent question! Here are my top dozen tips to get ahead in life:
1. Get a college education. College opens so many doors economically that you will make far more money on average than a non-college graduate.
2. Choose a career you love. Don't worry about the money at first. You will naturally excel at it and prosper.
3. Always live beneath your means. Most likely the people you see flaunting their wealth by driving luxury cars and sporting the latest expensive purses, etc., are in debt up to their eyeballs.
4. Learn the differences between wants and needs. Never go into debt to get something you "want."
5. Start saving from the day you start working. Some for retirement, some for a home, some for car, etc. A good rule would be a minimum of 10% of your pre-tax income. Do it through a payroll deduction, before you ever see any of it. Make it automatic!
6. Don't get hooked on liquor and drugs.
7. Do not have any children until you are married and stable. Also do not have any children before graduating college. This means take precautions!
8. Buy a home. People who own their own home accumulate far more wealth in life than those that rent.
9. Be assertive. Don't be afraid to go after the things you want. This includes asking bosses for raises and promotions.
10. Always think about the consequences of your actions. For every action you take, think "If I do this, what will happen?"
11. Take care of yourself. Eat right and exercise. Stay in shape. It's the only body you have.
12. Use debt only to acquire things that will grow in value, or will help you earn income.
I can honestly say that as I've started living each rule, my life has only gotten better. I hope one day to be living all 12 rules.
2006-07-27 17:59:32 · answer #2 · answered by Uncle Pennybags 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a really sharp knife, about a foot long or more, and try to aim for the midpoint of the throat - you don't want the blade getting all caught up in the voice box and stuff. One or two good chops should do it.
2006-07-27 17:02:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get as good an education as you can, get experience as early and often as possible, network with others, find your passion.
2006-07-27 17:02:48 · answer #4 · answered by Someone with a free answer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smile, always hold the door open for the person behind you, say please and Thank you and know how to kick as* when your backs in the corner.
2006-07-27 17:03:55 · answer #5 · answered by Sidoney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
invest wisely as soon as can. and also check out my blog for my website on how to make money online.
2006-07-27 17:00:22 · answer #6 · answered by scrub_sr@yahoo.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard work and wise business decisions.
2006-07-27 17:05:01 · answer #7 · answered by deadhead 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kevin M got it right.
2006-07-27 23:05:21 · answer #8 · answered by homerunhitter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love God and your neighbor as yourself.
Everything else falls into place.
2006-07-27 17:13:58 · answer #9 · answered by Nick C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe in yourself
2006-07-27 17:00:49 · answer #10 · answered by vikiG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋