We are near the end
of the first quarter of 2012. From time to time, I look at my wishlist for 2012
and see if I already made some progress. My goal is to achieve at least one of
them this year, considering that some of them might take some years to materialize.
The wishlist also serves as my guide on how should I move my life or what
endeavors should I delve myself into for this year.
I recently acquired
the habit of listing my daily expenses in a journal. The aim is to monitor
where my money is going and what expenses I can cut short, to be able to save
more and eventually invest. It can be taxing at times, but when you think of
it, you do not solely gain control of your money, but you also train your
memory by recalling how your day went in terms of spending. Listing expenses
will also help someone to avoid unmindful spending, which can cause damage to
one's wallet.
I hope to read more
about managing one's finances in the coming weeks. Likewise, I should learn
first some investment lingo before jumping into the investing bandwagon. I want
to take the process slowly but surely.
Referring to the 2012
Wishlist, I hope to read at least 30 books within the year. So far, I have
finished "Who moved my cheese?" (review - to follow). Currently, I
spend my idle moment at the MRT reading "12 Little Things Every Filipino
can do to Help our Country" by Alex Lacson. It's a small book though I
have not finished it yet. I try not to finish it for the sake of finishing it.
I hope to enliven the tasks suggested by Mr. Lacson, and consequently make it a
habit.
Looking at it makes
me say "what a slow progress?!" hehe Well, I should read some more
and manage my time well. Or should I enroll
in a speed reading class?
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