Improve Your Budget Instantly by Recognizing Imperfections
If you want to completely screw up your budget, the rest of the world will be happy to help you. You can buy something to fix almost every minor annoyance you’ve ever had. You will also go broke doing this. Instead, accept the fact that some things are just going to be imperfect to help lighten your budget.
As the personal finance blog Frugalwoods notes, accepting occasional shortcomings is essential to saving money. Whether it’s living with a cheaper alternative that’s a little uncomfortable, living in a home that’s not your dream home, or driving your old car for a couple of years longer than you wanted, tiny imperfections can make a fortune if you try to throw money at problem:
We have found … that accepting imperfection is not only saving but also liberating. Instead of chasing tail, we spend time learning new skills and devising ways to get around the consumer spending machine. Much more interesting and useful than just spending money on solving all the small inconvenient nuances that come our way.
Of course, this does not mean that you just have to live with all the troubles that happen. If you are sick, see your doctor. If you need to spend money to be in a better position , by all means, do it. The whole point of making money is to make your life better. However, if the problem you are going to spend money on, you can easily solve it by saving money.
Perfection is the enemy of frugality | Frugalwoods via Rockstar Finance