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Have you ever come across a situation where you know it's a lose-lose no matter what you choose to do?  What about a situation that is out of your control but you have to make the right decision because others are expecting it?  Or how about a situation where you want something so bad, and you can have it, but it could be the worst possible decision that you make in your life because your selfishness could affect other people?  Are you being the selfish one or are they?

I feel like I'm in all these scenarios with one particular situation.  I feel like I have no control over the matter.  If I choose one thing, someone's gonna get hurt.  If I decide the other way, I can be happy but others will be affected.  How?  I'm still not too sure, but there's potentially a big negative outcome.  So you're told to do one thing because they're trying to protect you, but also protect themselves.

What would you do?  What would you think?  How long would it take you to decide?

I'm giving myself 3 days to try and figure this out and make the best possible decision after considering all the consequences.  I know what my heart is telling me what to do but my mind is being rationale and telling me something else.

Feeling a little sad and confused...

hahaha... xanga screwed up their editor for firefox. so much more limited even though i didn't use all the features. oh well... i found the "editor not working?" link and now i can write a post.

so i've been really getting into learning about finances and how to become rich. and where i want to take my life recently. something i learned today that EVERYONE should know: the basic difference between an ASSET vs a LIABILITY. an asset is something that generates money and a liability is something that takes away money. some assets include stocks, mutual funds, and businesses you own that you don't have to work at (otherwise it'd be a profession/job). liabilities include cars, loans, and houses. why houses? aren't those investments? shouldn't a house be considered an asset? this can be arguable but the biggest thing is that most people are paying off a mortgage (therefore spending money). yes... it is a tax write-off but there are so many more things that come with the house. a couple might include maintaining the yard by hiring gardeners or redecorating the house with new furniture. this probably doesn't go for everyone but it's just a couple things.

i haven't fully grasped the difference but i'm slowly learning. if anyone has arguments or can clarify, spread the intelligence. =) i'm learning mainly from this book titled "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" (i listen to the audiobook while commuting to/from work). i just finished reading "The ABC's of Making Money" which my roomate, joseph, graciously bought for me. big props to him.

so here's the SECRET to becoming RICH: BUY ASSETS AND NOT LIABILITIES. make money work for you!

i'll try to explain what this means and what i've learned later on. it's late and time for bed.