Why LOOKING POOR Is So Important

Please LIKE this video, leave me a comment, and subscribe for more content.

MY FAVOURITE THINGS:

***Some of these links are affiliates and I may receive a small commission when you sign up or make a purchase.

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
License code: QGYVKF3ZH9GBUWW4

[AccordingtoNicole]

How do you guys feel about this nighttime set vs natural daylight? Do you care?

[GentlRebel]

I’m a CPA and many of the clients I handle for my firm are high net worth individuals. Almost without exception they are low key and if you saw them in public you would not identify them as having wealth. And as far as I am aware, none of them are visible on social media or the internet at all. Stealth is the goal.

[woodywoodverchecker]

The cool thing about buying used is that since the first scratch is already there, I'm not anxious when using that item.

[theresamish]

Alot of people mistake  the idea of frugal living and looking poor, by not investing in themselves! No Improve  yourself by learning new skills, saving, budgeting, Investing and achieving financial freedom to enjoy a fruitful life.

Wealthy is to be able to live freely.

[danadickey]

My wealth is my health. Not being in debt and having good food to eat. A nice place to live...not necessarily a house. A decent paid off car.❤

[sharoncurran]

My friends recently told me they thought I was rich; I never talked about money. I've never had any, so, never bothered about it. All my clothes are 2nd hand. I use Libraries a lot and I am perfectly happy. I guess I am rich.

[gracesimplified]

👍🏼
I do not care how others perceive me.
I own a beach house paid in full, but I drive a twenty year old Honda CRV.
When my septic line failed, I was able to pay in cash the $10, 000 to repair it, yet my wardrobe consists of 4 pairs of pants from Costco, 8 shirts and 4 pairs of shoes.
I don’t buy jewelry or fancy skin care products, but I do eat out weekly and buy what I want at the grocery store as long as it’s nutritious.
I don’t drink alcohol or use recreational drugs, however I’ll help my daughter with medical and health related bills.
I splurge on a gardener monthly, but only get a haircut 4 times a year.
It’s about what you prioritize. I prioritize health, security, and peace of mind.

Nicole, I hope you figure out what is causing this fever and wish you good health.

[robertburns]

I used to complain when I was younger about the "unfairness" of having a relatively small income as compared to friends with whom I went to college. I chose a career path in the "human services" field, which doesn't pay what a business or finance degree often offers. However, after some years, I realized that I had no reason to complain because I had everything I needed and wanted. Today, I drive a 15 year old car, live in a house under 2, 000 square feet, and I am happy! I could care less what others think of me based upon what I own and do. My wife and I are retired, completely debt free, and we're enjoying life! It's great because we are free and able to do what we want to do when we want to do it. Our needs are few, and our wants are modest. This is the life!

[mycharles]

My mother was widowed at 41 with 4 kids. We never felt poor because we had the essentials. Now I value security and not stuff.

[rmickel]

So refreshing to see a young person who understands life and money.

[pawsnout]

Everything you own owns a piece of you.

[envaleorex]

Nicole, you really are smart. You've figured out consumer culture and what a mess it is - apparently all on your own. You have impressive critical thinking skills.

[pdodwell]

I once heard the following philosophy espoused that covers your reaction to dealing with your garage door incident. If you have a problem that can be solved with money and you have money, you don’t have a problem.

[jadonnoble]

I know exactly what she is talking about. A little over a year ago I got the itch to go out and buy a brand new truck for my lawn care business. I had the money to afford it and was about to pull the trigger. After thinking hard I decided this would be the worst decision for my business. The truck I had did everything I needed and had no mechanical issues. It is able to haul my equipment and buying a new truck would not make me any more efficient. Also, I realized it would be hard to keep the new truck looking nice because I haul so much debris off. I would be more stressed out keeping the truck looking nice instead of keeping my older truck where I don’t have to worry about scratching it or cleaning it all the time. My decision saved me over $50k and a $3500 insurance payment per year. It’s best to never make a quick decision when making a big purchase and to always look at the consequences of buying something that cost a lot.

[michaelxz]

Consider yourself rich, if you have food shelter and good health. We live in a materialistic society. The moore you own the more stress and financial issues you have.

[gordongekko]

Speaking as someone who has done it, THIS IS 100% TRUE! I grew up in a lower-middle class single parent household. I chose the 2-year community college route (cost me just a few hundred dollars a quarter, so no loan), I worked 13+ years at a blue collar job, avoided the debt trap, lived a minimalist lifestyle, retired from the workforce at 36, millionaire at 46. The key is that I never cared about status symbols or impressing others. I live in a tiny 700 sqft 2 bedroom / 1 bathroom home, drive a 2015 Nissan Rogue, all my furniture was bought used or given to me from friends who upgraded, never owned an iPhone, no international travel, and bought most of my clothes from Goodwill. If you simply save your money, invest it, and avoid the consumerism traps, then you typically can do pretty well for yourself given enough time.

[tj]

When I was a kid I dreamed of having jet skis, big home, cars, etc. Now that I have these things, I have come to realize, you don’t own these things, they own you. The cost in time and money to maintain this stuff is more than I anticipated. My advice for young people; keep your life simple. This equals freedom.

[bemoregrandma]

I’ve thought about this and being poor in my childhood was absolutely an advantage for me in later life. First of all, I know I can survive on very little and, secondly, I value small things so much more. I can’t believe that I can have a hot shower anytime I want or I can buy any food I want. Even though I live on average income, I feel so free and rich.

[tedlogan]

Not to mince words, not to get tied up in semantics, but I would suggest rather than LOOKING poor, it's avoiding chasing the APPEARANCE of affluence. Simple but neat and presentable, particularly in clothing... never top tier designer labels, but dressed nice. Never borrow money for a car, but find something not junky looking but simple and reliable. Stop constantly dining out and going out. NEVER NEVER run up a credit card to go on that dream vacation so you can fill up your social media with photos of how you went into 20k of debt.

[elainealibrandi]

You're not getting old. You're just sensible.