Change Your Approach to Finance With a Hunter Mentality
There is a reason the Lannisters chose the lion as their sigil, and not because they share the same hair color. A hunting mentality about your finances can help you get and keep more money, as well as improve your position in Westeros and improve your personal wealth.
As noted in the personal finance blog Free to Pursue, many people often have a weed mentality when it comes to finance. They (read: we) feed on the wages we face instead of saving up for later (for some it’s necessary, but we’ll come back to that). On the other hand, hunters are methodical. They plan their killings, and one big hunt can often last several days. Thinking like a hunter with an intentional plan for your finances is usually much better than hoping for a better pasture:
Without spending money as it comes in, in other words, “grazing”, we can sit down on a tidy sum and take advantage of incredible deals when they come. It could be a trip we wanted to take, a home appliance, a car, a rental property, or any other major purchase that has been on our list for some time now. It also allows us to buy in bulk when we find an item we regularly use at a very low cost. *
Of course it only helps if you already have the money, doesn’t it? Not really. While it is much more difficult for a low-income person to save money in the long run, this mentality can still help. The hunter must find prey to chase, and knows how to plan a long journey. Even if you are currently working in a poorly paid job, finding a source of income that will make you more money is an active process. Rather than waiting for a promotion or promotion in a company that already treats you badly, learning to pursue the job you want can help you shape the right mindset to move forward. Just remember to drop the hunter’s allegory before it’s time for the interview.
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