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My dad always taught me something growing up, and I’d like to share that pearl of wisdom with you. You don’t get rich by spending money. There’s nothing wrong with earning a lot, but most people spend faster than they can earn. For all of you with dreaming of being rich, start living poor. Sorry. No long yachts, no spinner rims, and no icy hot chains. Keep it simple. It’s the saving mindset that gets you to a point of wealth.

Today I decided to grab a burger at the drive-thru. As I pulled away with my change to the next window I looked at my change. I though I got a new state quarter, because it was so shiny. Wrong! It was a Canadian coin. I popped the car in reverse and waved to get the cashier’s attention.

“Excuse me. I got a Canadian coin instead of a quarter.”

This may seem like a lot of hassle for so little money, but every bit counts. So the next time you walk past a quarter on the floor, pick it up. Even if it’s “just a dime” it’s still worth the risk that someone has superglued it to the floor and you will look like a fool trying to pick it up. A few more times and you’ve got yourself a dollar.

Congratulations, you’re one dollar closer to being rich. Now how about buying me lunch, Mr. Big Bucks?