1, 2, 3 - Philosophy

1, 2, 3 - Philosophy

Reading the Bachelor's Pad of Economics  by Aaron Clarey is really an eye opener. It literally is that one kind of book I wished I knew about or had when I was in my teens. I can vouch that the reading is easy and that the author really is genuine in his approach to "pass on his wisdom" to other human beings. I used the word other human beings because he actually cares about you, instead of using the word, readers or audience.

1. Life is Finite - You are going to die. How to set goals and execute them. Urgency to act on your Dreams.

2. Time Theory - Now I understand what WSP meant when they said Money = Time. Everything is time. An exchange of things means an exchange of time. I can leverage my time by focusing on what the economy needs. Learning to become a programmer is a surefire way to make good use of my time and in term I will be rewarded with $$$.

3. Happiness

1. Health - maintain it
2. Security - having adequate, long-term source of income. Avoiding financial liabilities
3. Freedom - Ultimate goal. Work for yourself.
4. Purpose - for men, it is a necessity (Freedom, Other Human, etc.)
5. Other Human - choose to spend time with human beings over sad materialistic needs

My Reflections

Such a hard hitting Chapter 2 that I might have to stop reading until I master these philosophy. Before reading this book I was very depressed and had no direction. Was just looking for jobs to pay for my student loans. Now I have a lot to think about. I need to value my time. I further understand the value of time and how money is also time. 

I need to master a marketable skill that is in demand = computer science, programming, web design. Once I achieve this and have the security I need I can pay off my debt and while also focusing on freedom or be financially independent of an employer. Thus I can focus more on giving value than taking value. I can give back to my mom and dad and return money I owe to my siblings. I don't want to have them to keep working. I want my parents to enjoy life and have fun as well, to thank them for all these years they cared for me. I will be careful of any liabilities such as avoiding the wrong wife, kids, relationships, or things that I can't afford.