NEED and WANT

It is peculiar that we seem to classify lots of luxuries as "needs" when in fact we are able to survive without those "needs". Want some examples? Coffee at Starbucks, new car, laptop with windows 7, iPod...

When we see something we WANT,  we often justify it with some reasons, such as, my productivity will increase with new computer, I NEED to listen to music... Worse, repetitive enforcement of these NEEDS actually make us believe we NEED these luxuries.

Time to reclassify NEED and WANT.

Here is an idea!

Today, while I am eating my macaroni with broccoli, I remember some conversations with my Harvard interviewer, a student from Peru. We have had a wonderful conversation which allows me to know more about the school. We talked about wide range of topics, ranging from my past experiences in Malaysia, to my living style in Tokyo, to the psychology of stock exchange market. We also talked about how to live thriftily in Tokyo. Suddenly, an idea struck me. I look at my macaroni, "Hey, I am eating on less than one dollar a day. Why don't I share this idea with others via internet?' Many can benefit from this simple change to their lunches.

I started my website design software and have a website done before 7 pm. Then, I proceed to write an eating plan on how to eat with 1 dollar every meal.

My heart keeps pounding as I click the publish website button on the interface. In less than 1 minute, the website is online. I am ready to go.


TheOneDollarMeal.com

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