You may have heard the saying “living like the Joneses”. How could you have not growing up in certain homes or neighborhoods?
Well if someone says that someone is “keeping up with the Joneses/Jones’s”, simply put they mean that they are doing something in order to show that they have as much money as other people, rather than because they really want to do it.
Competition in the black community creates a culture of jealousy, envy, anger, and rivalry. It perpetuates the stereotypical mindset that has destroyed families for years. Leaving our neighborhoods poverty stricken and “hood rich”. It’s time for a change.
Let’s plan our lives and live within our means. Save more and spend less. Below are a few ways you can maximize your lives without fear of being left behind.
Put your kids in schools you can afford because expensive schools don't guarantee good results. Just ensure they attend a good affordable school.
Rent apartments/homes you can pay for conveniently. Don’t live in a house you struggle to pay yearly.
Some people don’t earn much, but have Cable at home, go for Firestick or ROKU and upgrade when your income upgrades. It’s still the same CNN anyway!
Some people buy food for their children every morning before going to school or even for the whole family, do you know it’s cheaper to cook at home?
Eat healthy meals and protect your family
from unnecessary doctors appointments. Your health is your wealth.
Take advantage of food and fruits in season, its cheaper and you can be creative to create amazing meals.
Don’t copy your neighbor’s lifestyle, she earns well and her husband is a ‘big man’.
Don’t follow trends, wear clean well-ironed clothes and keep your hair neat. You would still look good. Comparison is the thief of joy.
Keep your circle small, keep only friends that have senses!
Above all things, have the fear of God, have integrity, don’t be lazy, and be prayerful.
Planning is the key, if you fail to plan, you plan to FAIL.
Don't do more than your budget! There is no award given to best family that wore an expensive clothes for the year.
Don't be in competition with anyone. The purpose of materials is to help us not make us.
Your children will remember what they did and where they went far longer than what they wore. Give them experiences!
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