Alright, so I’ve been thinking a lot about money lately. Not like, how to become a millionaire overnight, but more like, how to not be totally clueless about my own finances. I realized I knew absolutely zilch about this stuff. So, I figured, why not hit the books? Literally.
My first step was, well, I didn’t even know where to start. I mean, there are tons of books out there, right? So, I did what anyone in my situation would do: I typed “books on financial knowledge” into my search bar. It felt a little overwhelming, to be honest. It’s like, where do you even begin with this stuff?
After scrolling through a bunch of websites, I started to see some patterns. There are books for total newbies like me, and then there are books that look like they were written for people on Wall Street. I jotted down some titles that seemed interesting and, you know, not too scary. I even searched the titles on a website and make them to cart.
- “The Psychology of Money” – This one sounded cool because it’s not just about numbers, it’s about how we think about money.
- “I Will Teach You to Be Rich” – Okay, the title is a bit much, but it kept popping up, so I figured it must be popular.
- “Your Money or Your Life” – This one sounded a bit intense, but also like it might kick me into gear.
I decided to start with “The Psychology of Money” because, honestly, it seemed the least intimidating. Plus, I’m a big believer that our mindset is everything. It is shipped last weekend and it arrived yesterday. I’ve started it already and it’s pretty eye-opening. It’s making me think about my spending habits in a totally different way.
My next move is to actually finish this book and then move on to the others on my list. I’m even thinking about starting a budget. I know, it sounds boring, but I’m actually getting kind of excited about it. Also, I tried to start a conversation with my family and I find they are not interested in this topic.
Look, I’m no financial guru, not by a long shot. But I’m trying. I’m learning. And I’m sharing my journey because I figure there have to be other people out there who feel just as lost as I did. Maybe we can figure this stuff out together.
So, yeah, that’s my story so far. It’s not glamorous, but it’s real. And who knows, maybe one day I’ll actually know what I’m doing with my money. Wouldn’t that be something?
