...is to teach it. This thought came to mind today. In the past I have taught courses on statistics, computer seminars, and other sundry classes. Its been a while since I have done it. I am not an extrovert, and I like sitting at a desk working on solving a software problem, which thankfully I get paid ok to do.
That said, the past few months I have been learning all types of things about finance. I was not totally clueless before, but this year I swore I would learn more about my money and do better than just being frugal. I would make sure I would make my money work hard for me.
As I have done this I have been giving impromptu lessons to a co-worker. I wasn't sure he was interested, but he keeps coming back for more, and today he said he was learning more in the past months then he knew for years (about money anyway). And I realized I was doing with him what I had done for years. I was teaching, and in doing so what I had learned was becoming solidly imprinted in my mind.
Its also nice to help someone while I am helping myself.
The best method to learn something...
May 26th, 2006 at 04:17 am
May 26th, 2006 at 04:22 am 1148613778
I am newly single (a few days actually) and I am starting with little money, in fact have had to spend my daughter's education fund to get back on my feet, but will begin to replace it as soon as my single government benefits are sorted.
May 26th, 2006 at 04:23 am 1148613828
May 26th, 2006 at 04:47 am 1148615274
I guess if I was concerned about my money and was only working part time, I would look into what I am good at (or at least willing to do), and see if there was something I could in that area. For me it was computers, so I taught day long computer seminars at a local company. The work was sporadic, maybe 3-4 days a month, but I got $200/day.
In any case, remember it isn't going to turn around overnight. It takes a long time to get everything going in one direction. In my case I started by going back to school and getting a Master's degree. I've slowly built back my life and finances since then. It was rough, but it can be done. Hope that helps.
May 26th, 2006 at 04:56 pm 1148658987