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Learn what's needed; but, dig deeper, and uncover what you can use for the rest of your life.

For example:

• Learn how to cook Mushroom Risottos, but focus on delivering delectable meals.


• Learn the Python programming language, but focus on programming methodologies.


• Learn to give your introductory speech, but focus on communicating your message.

In other words:

Learn what you need for tomorrow; but, focus on what you can grasp for a lifetime.

But You Wait Just Right There!

Pinpoint the subtle difference for a bit:

• Saving $20 on a $40 item.


• Saving $20 on a $50,000 item.

Wait for it...
Wait for it...

• You're saving the same !@#$^% thing.


• You're saving the same !@#$^% thing.


• You're saving the same !@#$^% thing.


• You're saving the same !@#$^% thing.


• You're saving the same !@#$^% thing.

Buying a New Car

Your two options:

• Option A: Buy it a mile away @ $50,020


• Option B: Buy it twenty miles away @ $50,000

"Option A, of course! It's only a $20. What's the big deal?! I'd rather not drive the extra miles. Yay!"

But, wait -- check that human psychological phenomenon:

• You'd rather drive twenty miles to save $20 on Item A.


• But, you'd rather not drive twenty miles to save $20 on Item B?

It's probably because with big ticket items, you think:

• "Hey, I'm not saving a lot of money percentage-wise."


• "Why worry about the 0.01% of the total price?"

Buying an MP3 Player

You're buying a cheap MP3 player. You have two options:

• Option A: Buy one a mile away @ $40


• Option B: Buy the same one twenty miles away @ $20

"Option B, of course! High-five!" you scream.

Why?

1. "It's 50% off!"


2. "I'll save $20!"


3. "I'll net $10 in extra gas!"

Good. We've established that you're a thrifty, financially-wise person. High-five-to-you.

On your way home...

As you're driving back listening to your new mp3 player, Tito and Primo start pointing and laughing at your sissy Pinto.

"Mutha-!@#@!" you start crying like a little bizattchi.

"But hey, that's okay. I've been eyeing that new V8 M3 anyway. Tow-dow!"