We have all seen the television advertising where the dog frets over what to do with his bone – and everything is tried, from burying it to putting in a safe deposit box. The inclination to bury food is an instinctive one for dogs, going back to the times when dogs were not domesticated, and needed to save food for the future. Some modern doggie psychologists believe it relates to needing more attention, or to some previous state of want. Fido believes that it is just doggie nature to protect their own resources!
How does Fido see this as a desirable trait? No one, whether canine or human, wants to live in a situation of concern for the future. Like Fido, we can learn to plan ahead, save for our desired material goods, and live for today free from money worries. Fido has some suggestions as to how to make this become a reality for you.
First, Fido suggests you sit down with the family members that are involved with the day to day living in your home. Let everyone have some input, for the greatest chance at success. Start a list of things that you routinely spend money on, gas, food, mortgage, cable TV, internet connection, meals out, clothing etc. Try to assign a dollar amount to each item. Then make a list of items on the master list that are not strictly necessary. (Internet service, for example, may be necessary for your business. Cable TV is usually not a business need!)
Next, start brainstorming for some of the things you would like to include in your life. A family vacation. An addition to your home. College educations for your kids. A retirement life of travel. Even though it may seem like a juggling act, you can have the good things you want in your life by following Fido’s example – she enjoys some in the now, and saves (buries) some for later!
How does Fido see this as a desirable trait? No one, whether canine or human, wants to live in a situation of concern for the future. Like Fido, we can learn to plan ahead, save for our desired material goods, and live for today free from money worries. Fido has some suggestions as to how to make this become a reality for you.
First, Fido suggests you sit down with the family members that are involved with the day to day living in your home. Let everyone have some input, for the greatest chance at success. Start a list of things that you routinely spend money on, gas, food, mortgage, cable TV, internet connection, meals out, clothing etc. Try to assign a dollar amount to each item. Then make a list of items on the master list that are not strictly necessary. (Internet service, for example, may be necessary for your business. Cable TV is usually not a business need!)
Next, start brainstorming for some of the things you would like to include in your life. A family vacation. An addition to your home. College educations for your kids. A retirement life of travel. Even though it may seem like a juggling act, you can have the good things you want in your life by following Fido’s example – she enjoys some in the now, and saves (buries) some for later!
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