How much do you think about money?

The scene from Wolf of Wall Street where Matthew McConaughey says "When you get really good at it, you'll be stroking and thinking about money." reminds me of myself. Thinking about it constantly and always thinking about how to make more.

Terrible way to live honestly.

It's a normal thing, and for me it comes in waves. Like it or not, finances dictate the quality of life and retirement for most people, and it's a very important adult subject.

Way more than i should. I dont check my investments as often anymore but constantly learning.

Helps me stay in the know without tinkering too much with current investment plans.

"I like money"

Idiocracy

I look at the activity on my banking and investment accounts daily. Investment account sometimes 4-5 times daily. If I'm on the road and seeing/entertaining customers/prospects, the first thing I do when i get in my hotel room is see how my 401k and investment accounts fared that day.

I spend alot of time thinking/reading/researching about personal finances. There's not a bunch of things in life you can control, but financial decisions you make throughout your life are something you can control. Decisions I made in my 20s are already beginning to pay off in my 30s.

That being said, the more I learn the more it pisses me off to no end to see people making dumb financial decisions. Especially extended family and people I looked up to in my younger years.

My outlet is this board. I love learning and this board exposes me to new concepts and ways to approach problems.

I rarely "worry" about money. I know I do the things I need to do for the long term and that's all I care about. I know that I am in a very fortunate position therefore finances are not a concern. I worry more about how I help others (girlfriend, friends) financially than myself.

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It just stresses me out that I may ever get to where I want to be financially.

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look, life has many harsh realities. You could go through many problems in life that could knock your dick in the dirt over and over. it has happened to me. As you get older you may realize you will have to curtail expectations and reassess your goals. It is just how it goes. It has taken me so long to restart so many times i am not willing to risk all i have now and lose everything for some get rich opportunity. I won't sell all my RE nor cashout all other investments for starting some expensive franchise. Now i am willing to try something without risking my current bread winners. I cannot afford to start all over again should i lose my arse so i stick with what works. I will continue to do so.

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How much do you think about money?

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Literally all day. I don't make much and I really love the opportunities money can do for one and their family.

It's probably toxic how much I think about it and get down knowing I won't make as much as I'd like to.


ETA: I know how much is in each bank account and how much my cc balance is. I document every transaction I make and apply it accordingly in my budget. I was in a little bit of debt right out of college for being a total idiot and saying "Oh I'll pay for it later." Now I pay my card off every week just for the peace of mind that I'll never slip up and fall into a debt hole ever again. I have really good spending habits now. Only if I could make some somewhat decent money, I'd be set and really get the ball rolling for retirement.