Hi Everyone,
I'll begin this post by saying it is not a 'recommended' read in a traditional sense - however, I'm looking for insight for a book that I'm currently writing from the MMM community. Ultimately, your feedback will help shape the ideas that turn into the book in a few months from now. If this is the wrong category (which it very well may be) I apologize in advance.
The theme of my book surrounds Success. This is a malleable and open ended word, in that it means different things to different people, but presently I'm writing about financial success (which is certainly a key element of overall success).
My question is - what is it about the MMM blog that turned you on to saving money? What was the important theme that changed your perspective on saving?
From personal experience, as a MMM convert, the concept of saving for the sake of saving never really resonated with me. However, the thing I find most insightful and inspiring about the blog and community is the conversion of money into two things - Freedom and Independence. It turned numbers into a tangible idea and goal.
What about you? I'd love to hear your thoughts, insights, and discussion. It goes without saying that this isn't meant to copy MMM (frankly, I couldn't even begin to try) but I'm curious as to what the triggers were for the community at large.
Thanks everyone, looking forward to hearing from you