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July 16, 2006

Getting Out of Debt - Strive for Progress not Perfection

Newsletters, books, and Internet sites are full of advice on frugality, tips many of us can benefit from. We find tips on everything from how to make homemade Play-Doh to how to pay off a mortgage in seven years. We need to be careful of how "cheap" we become. Moving from spending too much to constantly making sure we're saving every possible cent can be moving from a compulsive behavior to an obsessive one.

When considering all the cheaper options, we select what feels right to us—what works best given our lifestyle. We learn to trust ourselves enough to know what's best. Finding the most appropriate and balanced lifestyle is a matter of trial and error.

When trying to get out of debt strive for progress, not perfection. It is important to understand that as humans we are not perfect. It took us a while to dig ourselves into debt and it will take a while to dig ourselves out of debt. Don't be hard on yourself, take baby steps and learn as you go. Soon you will achieve your desired result of becoming debt free.

Posted by Colin on July 16, 2006 10:42 AM | Permalink | DIGG THIS STORY

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