How To Attract A Bargain
Have you ever noticed how some people seem to draw bargains like a magnet, while others pay top price for everything they purchase? If there are so many bargains available, why would anyone pay full price for anything? Well, I believe it boils down to several different types of people, and the way they make buying decisions.
A Simple Truth
Whether it’s fair or not, the people who get the best deals are people who have money. The guy who never has a dime to his name will always pay full price or more. As a matter of fact, there’s a whole industry that preys on the penny-less. That’s how credit card companies and cash advance establishments make so much money. They catch people when they’re down, and tack on the interest!
Why do people with money get better deals? Someone who always has money in his/her pocket gets the best deals for a variety of reasons. Here are a few of them:
- They can buy NOW……..while the deal is hot.
- If they were to borrow money, they are less risk for a lendor.
- They will be offered bargains because of their ability to buy.
- They know needs and emergencies are coming, and they are prepared…..which gives them money.
- They know standard prices and seek discounts.
So it all comes down to having money. Always having money doesn’t necessarily mean that you make a LOT of it. It just means that you don’t spend every penny you get. It’s important to learn how to carry money in your wallet or purse, and not spend it. If you can do that, there will always be opportunities to save money on purchases. You just have to be prepared to take advantage of those opportunities when they present themselves.
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To be honest, I think about this a lot. I’ve read many times that there really is no such thing any more. So why have I stayed at my job? I do feel a certain sense of security whether that be real or imagined. I don’t hate my job. As a matter of fact, I’ve stayed at my present job longer than any other job, and I’ve made far more money on my current job than with any other. Yet, I still don’t feel like I’ve found my “niche” yet. You know, my purpose, or my calling. I often daydream of working for myself in some way, where I have more freedom with my time and am able to be closer to my family.
Something very strange is going on where I work. Apparently, everyone in management has been given an assignment to pick an employee to be their men-tee. Mentors are great, and I really believe that. They can serve a great purpose in answering questions, providing motivation, and giving that extra needed push to rise to the next level of accomplishment. However, I’m not sure how I feel about someone being my mentor as part of an assignment. I know there are mentoring programs elsewhere as well, but how effective are they? I believe for the mentor / men-tee relationship to work, the men-tee has to know that the mentor really cares about them and truly believes in their potential. If my “mentor” is there to complete some six-week assignment (complete with a small paper booklet), am I being taken under their wing because they see my potential? Hypothetically, what if the men-tee actually felt more qualified than the mentor? This situation got me thinking about real mentors.