Comments on: Get Out of Debt: Common Characteristics of Those Who are Successful http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/2009/12/14/get-out-of-debt-common-characteristics-of-those-who-are-successful/ Helping people find true financial freedom. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:09:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Spain Wins and Debt Lessons from the World Cup! – PerFin http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/2009/12/14/get-out-of-debt-common-characteristics-of-those-who-are-successful/comment-page-1/#comment-21302 Spain Wins and Debt Lessons from the World Cup! – PerFin Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:27:17 +0000 http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/?p=3684#comment-21302 [...] Perhaps some of the qualities such players possess on the field can be used off the field in work, relationships and our personal lives to excel further and accomplish goals.  And why not take a look at how these qualities that can help you overcome debt! [...] [...] Perhaps some of the qualities such players possess on the field can be used off the field in work, relationships and our personal lives to excel further and accomplish goals.  And why not take a look at how these qualities that can help you overcome debt! [...]

]]> By: Spain Wins and Debt Lessons from the World Cup! http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/2009/12/14/get-out-of-debt-common-characteristics-of-those-who-are-successful/comment-page-1/#comment-12544 Spain Wins and Debt Lessons from the World Cup! Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:59:54 +0000 http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/?p=3684#comment-12544 [...] Perhaps some of the qualities such players possess on the field can be used off the field in work, relationships and our personal lives to excel further and accomplish goals.  And why not take a look at how these qualities that can help you overcome debt! [...] [...] Perhaps some of the qualities such players possess on the field can be used off the field in work, relationships and our personal lives to excel further and accomplish goals.  And why not take a look at how these qualities that can help you overcome debt! [...]

]]> By: Jason http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/2009/12/14/get-out-of-debt-common-characteristics-of-those-who-are-successful/comment-page-1/#comment-1725 Jason Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:34:01 +0000 http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/?p=3684#comment-1725 Ryan, you bring up a good point that I think helps people deal with the temptations around impulse buying. If there is some "fun money" already built into the budget people can still feel like they can spend some money on themselves from time to time while also accomplishing their goals. Ryan, you bring up a good point that I think helps people deal with the temptations around impulse buying. If there is some “fun money” already built into the budget people can still feel like they can spend some money on themselves from time to time while also accomplishing their goals.

]]> By: Ryan @ Planting Dollars http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/2009/12/14/get-out-of-debt-common-characteristics-of-those-who-are-successful/comment-page-1/#comment-1705 Ryan @ Planting Dollars Sat, 26 Dec 2009 02:04:50 +0000 http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/?p=3684#comment-1705 It's a bit like eating an elephant... you can only do it one bite at a time. You bring up good points in the post, mostly reminding people that there's nothing glamorous about getting out of debt or heading towards financial freedom. Just hard, persistent work that takes years to accomplish. I think creating goals that require certain dollar amounts to save for and realizing you can have fun and hobbies that are free, help people focus on what matters rather than just buying "stuff" to amuse themselves for a short period of time. .-= Ryan @ Planting Dollars´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.plantingdollars.com/rants/happy-holidays/" rel="nofollow">Happy Holidays</a> =-. It’s a bit like eating an elephant… you can only do it one bite at a time.

You bring up good points in the post, mostly reminding people that there’s nothing glamorous about getting out of debt or heading towards financial freedom. Just hard, persistent work that takes years to accomplish.

I think creating goals that require certain dollar amounts to save for and realizing you can have fun and hobbies that are free, help people focus on what matters rather than just buying “stuff” to amuse themselves for a short period of time.
Ryan @ Planting Dollars´s last blog ..Happy Holidays

]]> By: Jason http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/2009/12/14/get-out-of-debt-common-characteristics-of-those-who-are-successful/comment-page-1/#comment-1626 Jason Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:44:27 +0000 http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/?p=3684#comment-1626 Broke by Choice, good point. I appreciate you adding that one because total committment is absolutely necessary. Hoping to pay off debt is not a strategy! Broke by Choice, good point. I appreciate you adding that one because total committment is absolutely necessary. Hoping to pay off debt is not a strategy!

]]> By: Broke by Choice http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/2009/12/14/get-out-of-debt-common-characteristics-of-those-who-are-successful/comment-page-1/#comment-1619 Broke by Choice Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:27:24 +0000 http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/?p=3684#comment-1619 These are great characteristics to focus on. I would like to add "Do things with purpose and intention". Several people I have chatted with kinda sorta worked towards their goals in a way that make me feel like they HOPE to get out of debt or build an emergency fund. If it happens for them then they will be happy and if it doesn't they will kinda sorta keep doing what they have always done. .-= Broke by Choice´s last blog ..<a href="http://ifiwereawealthygirl.blogspot.com/2009/12/is-christmas-gifts-worth-jail-time.html" rel="nofollow">Is Christmas gifts worth jail time?</a> =-. These are great characteristics to focus on. I would like to add “Do things with purpose and intention”. Several people I have chatted with kinda sorta worked towards their goals in a way that make me feel like they HOPE to get out of debt or build an emergency fund. If it happens for them then they will be happy and if it doesn’t they will kinda sorta keep doing what they have always done.
Broke by Choice´s last blog ..Is Christmas gifts worth jail time?

]]> By: Carnival of Personal Finance: Parts-of-speech abuse edition | Mighty Bargain Hunter http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/2009/12/14/get-out-of-debt-common-characteristics-of-those-who-are-successful/comment-page-1/#comment-1583 Carnival of Personal Finance: Parts-of-speech abuse edition | Mighty Bargain Hunter Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:14:50 +0000 http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/?p=3684#comment-1583 [...] One Money Design shares some common traits of people who successfully got out of debt. [...] [...] One Money Design shares some common traits of people who successfully got out of debt. [...]

]]> By: Jason http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/2009/12/14/get-out-of-debt-common-characteristics-of-those-who-are-successful/comment-page-1/#comment-1457 Jason Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:27:25 +0000 http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/?p=3684#comment-1457 Matt, thanks for sharing about your situation. I know it will help encourage other readers who may be in your situation. I'm glad to hear you were able to accomplish your goal of becoming debt free as well as staying out of debt! Matt, thanks for sharing about your situation. I know it will help encourage other readers who may be in your situation. I’m glad to hear you were able to accomplish your goal of becoming debt free as well as staying out of debt!

]]> By: Matt Bell http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/2009/12/14/get-out-of-debt-common-characteristics-of-those-who-are-successful/comment-page-1/#comment-1443 Matt Bell Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:54:37 +0000 http://onemoneydesign.com/blog/?p=3684#comment-1443 Great post, Jason. I once had $20,000 of credit card debt and you're exactly right when you advise people to focus on staying on track each month. When I would think about how long it was going to take to get out of debt, it was overwhelming sometimes. But I knew that if I kept hitting the monthly goal of the amount I was committed to paying, eventually I'd be out of debt. It took four and a half years, but since then I've never had any debt except a small mortgage. Thanks for a great summary of the key steps needed to get out of debt. .-= Matt Bell´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.mattaboutmoney.com/2009/12/11/extreme-makeover-budget-edition/" rel="nofollow">Extreme Makeover: Budget Edition</a> =-. Great post, Jason. I once had $20,000 of credit card debt and you’re exactly right when you advise people to focus on staying on track each month. When I would think about how long it was going to take to get out of debt, it was overwhelming sometimes. But I knew that if I kept hitting the monthly goal of the amount I was committed to paying, eventually I’d be out of debt. It took four and a half years, but since then I’ve never had any debt except a small mortgage. Thanks for a great summary of the key steps needed to get out of debt.
Matt Bell´s last blog ..Extreme Makeover: Budget Edition

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