Comments on: Open Thread #1 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/ personal finance that makes cents Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:18:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: The Personal Finance Weblog http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-10058 The Personal Finance Weblog Mon, 09 Oct 2006 19:21:47 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-10058 <strong>Other Voices: Links for 10/09/06...</strong> What'd you say? Stop Buying Crap: "Apparently, credit cards company can magically force you to spend money." Consumerism Commentary: "Whose fault is it that people go deeper into debt? Is it the young adult who lacks the basic math s... Other Voices: Links for 10/09/06…

What'd you say? Stop Buying Crap: "Apparently, credit cards company can magically force you to spend money." Consumerism Commentary: "Whose fault is it that people go deeper into debt? Is it the young adult who lacks the basic math s…

]]> By: prlinkbiz http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9983 prlinkbiz Sun, 08 Oct 2006 18:36:50 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9983 Soem good quotes here, especially Andys. It doesn't surprise me the movie Wall Street is missing from this crew's recommendations- that and Boiler Room are business people cult classics! (Wall Street is even in Boiler Room! LOL) Great to see threads geared towards growing money! Saving and living below your means are one half of getting rich slowly- the other half is learning to grow and keep your money. Loving it! Soem good quotes here, especially Andys. It doesn’t surprise me the movie Wall Street is missing from this crew’s recommendations- that and Boiler Room are business people cult classics! (Wall Street is even in Boiler Room! LOL) Great to see threads geared towards growing money! Saving and living below your means are one half of getting rich slowly- the other half is learning to grow and keep your money. Loving it!

]]> By: mbhunter http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9958 mbhunter Sun, 08 Oct 2006 03:52:55 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9958 Ayn Rand is confusing the real quote from 1 Timothy 6:10 -- it's the LOVE OF money that is the root of all evil. Ayn Rand is confusing the real quote from 1 Timothy 6:10 — it’s the LOVE OF money that is the root of all evil.

]]> By: Debbie http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9937 Debbie Sat, 07 Oct 2006 21:05:18 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9937 Other movies about money: "Trading Places" addresses the nature versus nurture explanations for (monetary) success. "The Full Monty" is a comedy about people dealing with long-term unemployment. "Delicatessen" is a black comedy that addresses scarce resources. "Working Girl" shows someone getting ahead in a more ethical way than some of the big-money movies mentioned above, though she still bends it a bit. "The Gods Must Be Crazy" shows some people deciding that some possessions are more trouble than they're worth. "Married to the Mob" shows someone adjusting to a lower income--you get to see a kitchen with a bathtub in it. Other movies about money: “Trading Places” addresses the nature versus nurture explanations for (monetary) success. “The Full Monty” is a comedy about people dealing with long-term unemployment. “Delicatessen” is a black comedy that addresses scarce resources. “Working Girl” shows someone getting ahead in a more ethical way than some of the big-money movies mentioned above, though she still bends it a bit. “The Gods Must Be Crazy” shows some people deciding that some possessions are more trouble than they’re worth. “Married to the Mob” shows someone adjusting to a lower income–you get to see a kitchen with a bathtub in it.

]]> By: Susan http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9895 Susan Sat, 07 Oct 2006 02:50:21 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9895 "The Smartest Guys in the Room" would be a fascinating look at just what money can do in the wrong hands, certainly. If you haven't seen it yet and you have any interest in Enron and the related ethical disasters, it's worth a look. My favorite quote: "There are few sorrows, however poignant, in which a good income is of no avail." Money isn't everything, but there are a lot of times when it helps, and being prepared with your finances can help you weather a lot of non-money-related crises. “The Smartest Guys in the Room” would be a fascinating look at just what money can do in the wrong hands, certainly. If you haven’t seen it yet and you have any interest in Enron and the related ethical disasters, it’s worth a look.

My favorite quote: “There are few sorrows, however poignant, in which a good income is of no avail.” Money isn’t everything, but there are a lot of times when it helps, and being prepared with your finances can help you weather a lot of non-money-related crises.

]]> By: Allie http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9886 Allie Fri, 06 Oct 2006 23:33:24 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9886 Whatever you are, be a good one. -Abraham Lincoln. Whatever you are, be a good one. -Abraham Lincoln.

]]> By: Jordan http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9882 Jordan Fri, 06 Oct 2006 21:47:47 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9882 While Og Mandino's quote may be true in the general sense, it's veracity sure comes in to question in light of the recent (and still way underreported) corporate scandals. While Og Mandino’s quote may be true in the general sense, it’s veracity sure comes in to question in light of the recent (and still way underreported) corporate scandals.

]]> By: Tam http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9877 Tam Fri, 06 Oct 2006 20:24:17 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9877 My favorite movie about money is "Other People's Money" with Danny DeVito. I guess it's not so much about money per se as it is about corporate takeovers, but it's very funny and delightful. My favorite movie about money is “Other People’s Money” with Danny DeVito. I guess it’s not so much about money per se as it is about corporate takeovers, but it’s very funny and delightful.

]]> By: Nora http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9876 Nora Fri, 06 Oct 2006 20:14:27 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9876 “Never work just for money or for power. They won’t save your soul or help you sleep at night.” - Marian Wright Eldman This quote really cracks me up. I work for a great nonprofit. My husband is an actor. Our souls may be saved, but I'll tell you, we sure stay up all night worrying about money. By the way, if you happen to know anyone who's in the market for souls, I'm not using mine. “Never work just for money or for power. They won’t save your soul or help you sleep at night.” - Marian Wright Eldman

This quote really cracks me up. I work for a great nonprofit. My husband is an actor. Our souls may be saved, but I’ll tell you, we sure stay up all night worrying about money.

By the way, if you happen to know anyone who’s in the market for souls, I’m not using mine.

]]> By: J.D. http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9875 J.D. Fri, 06 Oct 2006 19:33:12 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9875 There are lots of interesting movies about money (though I haven't seen <i>Boiler Room</i>). More than that, there are lots of movies with interesting <i>parts</i> about money. I've been tempted to post <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=TROhlThs9qY" rel="nofollow">this speech</a> (YouTube clip) from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glengarry_Glen_Ross" rel="nofollow"><i>Glengarry Glen Ross</i></a>. It reminds me of when I when was selling insurance door-to-door. Nobody was ever this extreme, but the spirit was certainly there. I hate this movie, but I think of this scene <i>all</i> the time. That's the sign of good writing. [Warning: rather obscene] There are lots of interesting movies about money (though I haven’t seen Boiler Room). More than that, there are lots of movies with interesting parts about money.

I’ve been tempted to post this speech (YouTube clip) from Glengarry Glen Ross. It reminds me of when I when was selling insurance door-to-door. Nobody was ever this extreme, but the spirit was certainly there. I hate this movie, but I think of this scene all the time. That’s the sign of good writing. [Warning: rather obscene]

]]> By: Kevin http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9874 Kevin Fri, 06 Oct 2006 19:17:50 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9874 I think "Boiler Room" is a great movie - and money is a common theme throughout. I think “Boiler Room” is a great movie - and money is a common theme throughout.

]]> By: Leon http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9872 Leon Fri, 06 Oct 2006 18:41:13 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9872 are there any good movies about money? are there any good movies about money?

]]> By: Andy King http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9871 Andy King Fri, 06 Oct 2006 18:27:42 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/10/06/open-thread-1/#comment-9871 "Never work just for money or for power. They won't save your soul or help you sleep at night." - Marian Wright Eldman "Money is like manure; it's not worth a thing unless it's spread around encouraging young things to grow." - Thornton Wilder "If you want to know what a man is really like, take notice of how he acts when he loses money." - Simone Well "Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune." - Jim Rohn "So you think that money is the root of all evil. Have you ever asked what is the root of all money?" - Ayn Rand “Never work just for money or for power. They won’t save your soul or help you sleep at night.” - Marian Wright Eldman

“Money is like manure; it’s not worth a thing unless it’s spread around encouraging young things to grow.” - Thornton Wilder

“If you want to know what a man is really like, take notice of how he acts when he loses money.” - Simone Well

“Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.” - Jim Rohn

“So you think that money is the root of all evil. Have you ever asked what is the root of all money?” - Ayn Rand

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