Why giving up sugar helped me save for a house deposit

Giving up Sugar

When setting a goal it is easy to say, “I want to go on holidays!” “I want to lose 5kgs!” or “I want to buy a house”. It’s also easy to part with your money when the time comes to enjoy the reward of achieving said goal.

Are you an Ant or a Grasshopper?

The Ant and the Grasshopper

Ever heard of the Ant and the Grasshopper?

Well for those who can’t remember this childhood tale, it goes a little something like this:

The magic of goal sharing

Who should you share your personal goals with? There’s a magnitude of research showing that you are far more likely to achieve your goals when other people know about them. The power of accountability is pretty well documented.

Less memes, more money

pay check

Not too long ago this video would appear on my news feed, in my inbox or text messages on a regular basis.