How a Thrifty Mindset Boosted My Success

Simple choices that made a big difference in college and beyond

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This story is from the days when I was in college. My mind was constantly filled with thoughts of doing things quickly and efficiently.

I focused on studying hard to secure a good job soon.
It felt like the sole purpose of my life was to earn and save money.
Any happiness I found while earning and saving money was a bonus.

I was determined to save money now to earn even more after completing my education.
With this mindset, I have not bought any books or notebooks from the market. Instead, I went to the library, took notes, and kept them for my exams.

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This mindset was beneficial — I would study before the other students, making my classes more enjoyable and easier to understand. I gained a reputation as a talented student in class.

The most significant advantage of studying from someone else’s book was that it required complete concentration. The urgency of returning the book quickly led me to focus more, resulting in…