The bad news is Time Flies

Michael Althsuler said "the bad news is time flies, the good news is you're the pilot". That is so true.

This brings us to thinking about what we can control.  Write a list, be truthful.  My first list left me wondering and realising how much I had control of without worrying about any other aspect of my life.

Chapter 6 gives ideas on how to evaluate a purchase, how to take into account both long and short term views.  This will help a lot in the decision making process.

It is easier to make decisions once the purchase pros and cons are thought through, as well as borrowings over time, have been taken into account.  It is ok to procrastinate a while, and then come back to make a plan. It is wise not to go like a "bull at a gate". If you have some scribble paper jot thoughts down and then it is easy to review your ideas later.

You will feel great satisfaction by just completing a couple of tasks that had not been attempted before.  Congratulate yourself as it shows initiative and motivation to get started.