Comments on: When Stranded In A Forest Of Debt, Just Keep Chopping http://frugaldad.com/2009/06/19/when-stranded-in-a-forest-of-debt-just-keep-chopping/ Tips for living frugal while still having a life Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:33:01 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad http://frugaldad.com/2009/06/19/when-stranded-in-a-forest-of-debt-just-keep-chopping/comment-page-1/#comment-27361 DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:33:04 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=2989#comment-27361 Solid advice. However, the new growth (fees and interest) can make a daunting task alost insurmountable. That's is when I recommend a chainsaw . . . Solid advice. However, the new growth (fees and interest) can make a daunting task alost insurmountable. That’s is when I recommend a chainsaw . . .

]]> By: tammy http://frugaldad.com/2009/06/19/when-stranded-in-a-forest-of-debt-just-keep-chopping/comment-page-1/#comment-27202 tammy Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:56:02 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=2989#comment-27202 I've been rallying around the debt reduction flag for quite a while and am making progress. But sometimes i GET TIRED! I mean like so exhausted I can't think about it anymore! That's when most people might turn to something decidedly NOT frugal (shopping, spending) to give themselves a bit of comfort. That's a big no no. Fortunately, I have the library instead of Barnes and Noble and Netflix and the thrift mart instead of the mall! I’ve been rallying around the debt reduction flag for quite a while and am making progress. But sometimes i GET TIRED! I mean like so exhausted I can’t think about it anymore!

That’s when most people might turn to something decidedly NOT frugal (shopping, spending) to give themselves a bit of comfort.

That’s a big no no. Fortunately, I have the library instead of Barnes and Noble and Netflix and the thrift mart instead of the mall!

]]> By: Diane http://frugaldad.com/2009/06/19/when-stranded-in-a-forest-of-debt-just-keep-chopping/comment-page-1/#comment-27191 Diane Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:25:58 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=2989#comment-27191 I love the quote. I hadn't heard that story, but I connected with it in a personal way. I envision my debts, my problems, and all the things that interfere with my goals as kudzu, the vine that runs rampant through most of the southern states. My mantra has been "Keep hacking away at it" and it has helped me pay off four of my credit cards and lose 15 pounds over the last 8 months. I love the quote. I hadn’t heard that story, but I connected with it in a personal way. I envision my debts, my problems, and all the things that interfere with my goals as kudzu, the vine that runs rampant through most of the southern states. My mantra has been “Keep hacking away at it” and it has helped me pay off four of my credit cards and lose 15 pounds over the last 8 months.

]]> By: Miranda http://frugaldad.com/2009/06/19/when-stranded-in-a-forest-of-debt-just-keep-chopping/comment-page-1/#comment-27189 Miranda Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:17:24 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=2989#comment-27189 I agree that this is an important concept. With our debt we did that. And I'm doing it now with my weight. It's amazing, but if you just put your head down and keep going, it seems as though you suddenly look around one day and progress has been made. I agree that this is an important concept. With our debt we did that. And I’m doing it now with my weight. It’s amazing, but if you just put your head down and keep going, it seems as though you suddenly look around one day and progress has been made.

]]> By: Ann http://frugaldad.com/2009/06/19/when-stranded-in-a-forest-of-debt-just-keep-chopping/comment-page-1/#comment-27170 Ann Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:13:33 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=2989#comment-27170 That is similar to a quote I use when I feel like I'm getting nowhere or feeling overwhelmed by work, debt, etc. It's from "Finding Nemo" (I have kids, so we watch a few movies like this). Dory, a fish in the movie, says: "When life gets you down do you wanna know what you've gotta do? Just keep swimming." The kids can relate to this quote also when they're having a tough time like at school. Just keep moving forward, just keep doing what needs to be done. You may not move fast, but as long as you keep going you will get to where you want to be. That is similar to a quote I use when I feel like I’m getting nowhere or feeling overwhelmed by work, debt, etc. It’s from “Finding Nemo” (I have kids, so we watch a few movies like this). Dory, a fish in the movie, says: “When life gets you down do you wanna know what you’ve gotta do? Just keep swimming.” The kids can relate to this quote also when they’re having a tough time like at school. Just keep moving forward, just keep doing what needs to be done. You may not move fast, but as long as you keep going you will get to where you want to be.

]]> By: annie http://frugaldad.com/2009/06/19/when-stranded-in-a-forest-of-debt-just-keep-chopping/comment-page-1/#comment-27166 annie Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:46:22 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=2989#comment-27166 As an RU Alum, I'm also fond of the phrase, "chopping wood." I use it not only as a philosophy, but also as an ichat status! As an RU Alum, I’m also fond of the phrase, “chopping wood.” I use it not only as a philosophy, but also as an ichat status!

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