Caught in a Rat Race

What is a rat race?

According to wikipedia rat race used for an endless, self-defeating or pointless pursuit. In programming, it is like an infinite loop. To illustrate it further it is waking up in the morning going to work then pay the bills.

Here are 5 simple ways on how to get out of this rat race.

Decide

Your success in getting out of the rat race depends on how strong you have decided to get out of it. Everything begins with a decision. Even the simplest thing like waking up in the morning is a decision. As early as this stage you have to decide. Don’t procrastinate. Decide now!

Make a financial plan

If you don’t know how to make a financial plan then sit with a financial planner to guide you through your way.

Set-up a budget and live within that budget

Save at least 20% of your income.

Invest money in higher earning facilities.

Forsee unpredictable events

Implement the plan

Planning is easy but implementing the plan is not. It always entails extra effort and extra patience to implement the plan. Implementing a plan is like planting a tree. You cannot see the result right there and then. It takes time to grow and bear fruit. Patience is always a virtue.

Review the plan regularly

Your plan today may not suit your future goals. Be pro-active in evaluating your plan. Then do the necessary measures to align the plan to achieve what you want. Prevention is always better than cure.

Be open to changes

The only permanent thing here on earth is change. See changes as opportunities. Always have a positive outlook on changes.

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~till then