Can Thomas Edison Inspire Positive Change To Your Finances?
Written by Christy Bowman
June 18, 2018 |
Thomas Edison was best known for the inventions he crafted during his illustrious lifetime. Along the way, he also provided a wealth of inspirational quotes, that may just apply to your financial position.
You've probably seen Thomas Edison quotes on websites or in presentations at your company. Edison left some good quotes that seem to apply to every situation. To test that theory, take a look at these Edison quotes and see how well they can apply to you and your financial situation.
There are no shortcuts
Sometimes we seem to be addicted to quick fixes and easy answers. If we can't get an answer quickly, we assume the answer is not worth finding. Time is valued above all. And in that urgency, we fail to sufficiently make sacrifices necessary to completely solve problems.
When it comes to debt, that just won't work. Debt takes work. And debt takes time, no matter how much we'd rather it didn't. Debt really is 99% perspiration.
Keep Going
We've referred to the state Americans find themselves in with respect to debt a war. You are fighting everyone in your quest to reduce debt. Companies have bills to pay and they will use every tactic they can imagine in a quest to part you from your hard-earned money.
Often, the result is you end up in debt, and find yourself not only struggling to make the purchases you need, but also to eliminate the debt you acquired in days gone by. Getting back to $0 will take lots of attempts that won't work, but so long as you never give up and always keep going, you will eventually get rid of that debt.
Astound Yourself
If you ask most women, can you spend months on end recovering from major surgery while not sleeping? Many would respond, no way! And yet, every year women give birth to beautiful babies, experiencing that exact challenge. Some women even step up and do it again!
If you ask most people how much more money they can save, they would probably say they are already saving as much as they can bear. The truth is you have no idea how much more money you can save, but you can always save more. And if you focus on earning, you should strive to astound yourself. You have no idea how much more money you can earn, but you can if you astound yourself.
Thomas Edison's inventions weren't his only amazing achievements: his quotes have inspired millions of people for decades. Looking at Edison's quotes and seeing them in relation to your financial situation may help you re-frame your challenges with a new solution oriented perspective.
Do you have a favorite Thomas Edison quote that provides you with inspiration in your efforts to get rid of debt? What changes did you implement in your financial life as a result of a Thomas Edison quote?
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