I have similar feelings about what I have learned here and what I am applying.
I am happier and more optimistic now that I have financial goals. I never really had any financial goals before i found this website. Sure, I put away 10-15% of my income before but now I am putting away 1/3 of my income and I will strive to increase that percentage. I also got some tax advice and I am going to follow it - before MMM I just didn't think to look into things like this.
I am not wasting money now either. For example, i received a Starbucks gift card about 2 weeks ago. Before MMM, it would have already been spent. Now, I went and found out how much money was on it and have decided to save it to buy a few pumpkin spice lattes in the fall. This latte is my favourite Starbucks drink. This will be my Starbucks spending for the year!
When I get my tax refund, I am going to buy a bike and get my will done. I will put the rest into my RRSP. This is the kind of behaviour coming from being a part of this website - no more floundering around spending on whatever.
Thanks forum people!