Comments on: 12 Things Every Teenager Needs To Know About Money (And How To Teach Them)

By: Joshua

Joshua — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:47:28 +0000

I completely agree that you should enjoy what you do. I never understand the people that settle for a job that just pays the bills but is something they don’t enjoy and aren’t passionate about. It is true that sometimes you might have to take a job just to make ends meet but never stop striving to get a job doing something you enjoy!

By: Mack jackson

Mack jackson — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:08:49 +0000

According to me in today’s world nothing is possible without money so management of money is very essential. Stop wasting money on unwanted things,manage your credit card properly and save money for your future by investing in good schemes after doing proper research. By following this you will surely save money.

By: Kristy @ Master Your Card

Kristy @ Master Your Card — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:17:25 +0000

I agree with Chris in regards to making sure that people have an understanding that doing what you love may not necessarily bring you money. Stanley’s book and the information therein is great, but it applies to about 2% of the population lucky enough to make the money. If I ever make it as a screenwriter, possibly an actor, I will be in that 2%. But, in the meantime, I have bills to pay. So, the more realistic approach is that you should always strive to do what you’re passionate about – and I’m a huge advocate of this – but while you’re working on getting there and being financially comfortable there, you may have to do some things you don’t like. It really just depends on the job in question, though.

Overall, I like the concept here and really advocate that people try to choose their passions over money because at the end of your life, the money won’t matter. It’s the people in your life and the whether or not you truly lived that will matter to those you leave behind.

By: pays to live green

pays to live green — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:12:27 +0000

I agree completely with your statement that improving you strengths can be much more vital that getting better at things you are weak at. I have come to realize myself that it’s better to utilize what you are good at than try to spend the time to learn how to do things that I would be mediocore or bad at.

By: MoneyEnergy

MoneyEnergy — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:57:54 +0000

Like Dana said, it’s easier said than done. Also, what about the areas in which we’re neither weak nor very strong? The difficult part seems to be when you’re in a line of work that isn’t all that bad and you even enjoy parts of, but you wouldn’t call it your “passion” or your “calling.” The do what you love, the money will follow… well, it might take years for the money to follow… so I guess that’s where I think the difficulty lies. If you have a partner willing to support you, perhaps that’s different. I think it might be better to make the transition slowly, strategically.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:00:58 +0000

Adam: Very true.. I just worry there is an expectation of “do what you love and the money will follow” expectation that will not meet peoples’ expectations.

As long as people realize their hapiness may be at the expense of monetary hapiness, it’s ok! I am not saying one is better than the other.

By: Grant @ BrokePiggy.com

Grant @ BrokePiggy.com — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:02:51 +0000

Thanks for your involvement in this series Jeremy!

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:01:25 +0000

Chris –

I think what most people end up choosing between is a passion and a job. I think there are a fair number of people who choose a job and a fair number who chose a passion. I don’t disagree that those jobs people love may pay less, but if that individual loves what they do maybe they won’t care as much about the pay.

By: her every cent counts

her every cent counts — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:40:38 +0000

This is all an important lesson to learn, though not everyone can have a job they love that fulfills these requirements from day one. The important thing is to focus on your goals and work towards them. You may have to sacrifice, but see the big picture and you’ll get there. The ups and downs are worth it.

I’m really enjoying this series. Check out my Q&A with BrokePiggy’s Grant Baldwin (not officially part of the series, but if you’re interested in his story and why he started BrokePiggy, check it out) http://www.hereverycentcounts.com/2009/04/broke-piggy-teaches-teens-about-money.html

By: Dana

Dana — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:09:02 +0000

Easier said than done though Most parents fear children that can not decide on a career path and push them into something they are not sure of. And as adults, many just stick with that decision although they are not passionate nor talented at what they do.