The Status Badge Game... By Anthony Fernando In todays materialistic society most of us have been conditioned to make snap judgments about a persons level of success based on the status badges that they own and display. These status badges include the sunglasses they own, the watch on their arm, the car they drive, the handbag they carry and the shoes they wear. [http://www.anthonyfernando.com/uploads/Image/sportscars.jpg] The big problem with this Status Badge Game is that in an attempt to look successful to others, many people fall into the trap of purchasing status badges instead of managing their money wisely in order to achieve true financial independence. One of the best decisions you can ever make for yourself and your family is to elect not to play the Status Badge Game. Lets take a look at an example that illustrates what this means in the real world. Cameron was looking to purchase a new pair of sunglasses. After looking around the local shopping center he identified three options: [http://www.anthonyfernando.com/uploads/Image/Glasses.png] Cameron began his decision making process by excluding the cheap sunglasses because they did not have a UV Rating and he was not prepared to compromise his health to save a few dollars. The Oceangear glasses were sturdy, had the highest UV Protection Rating possible and came with a 1 year guarantee. To Camerons way of thinking these glasses represented good value for money. The Monage glasses were also well made and had the highest UR Protection Rating. However, they were also $210.05 more expensive than the Oceangear glasses. Cameron realized that this difference in price was the cost of the 'status badge associated with wearing the Monage brand. Since Cameron and his wife had decided not to play the Status Badge Game, he bought the Oceangear glasses and kept the $210.05 cost of the status badge in his bank account. Its important to note that deciding not to play the Status Badge Game is not about becoming a cheap miser who refuses to spend a cent. Instead, it is about identifying items that represent good value for money without paying the large overheads necessary to accumulate high status badges. Always remember to: Shop For Value Not Status By applying this simple financial philosophy to your personal items, your clothes, your car and your home you can save many thousands of dollars over your lifetime. You can then redirect this money into acquiring income producing assets and enjoying meaningful life experiences with the people you love. I'd like to encourage you to see the Status Badge Game for what it really is.: An elaborate conditioning process devised by savvy marketers attempting to maximize company profits. As soon as you understand this and make the decision not to play the Status Badge Game, your whole perspective will shift. You will find yourself free of the burden of keeping up with the Joneses and will soon be on the path to achieving true financial freedom. __._,_.___ . __,_._,___ <http://www.incredimail.com/index.asp?id=109095&rui=114975833> DISCLAIMER: Notice : This e-mail and any attachments may contain information which is confidential to the addressee and may also be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you may not copy, forward, disclose or otherwise use it in any way whatsoever. If you have received this e-mail by mistake, please e-mail the sender by replying to this message, and deleting the original and any printout thereof. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "BETTER PERSONALITY GROUP" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/better_personality?hl=en.
