Comments on From Homeless to HomeownerTypePad2009-06-01T15:52:05ZNAhttps://www.freemoneyfinance.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://www.freemoneyfinance.com/2009/06/from-homeless-to-homeowner/comments/atom.xml/Mags commented on 'From Homeless to Homeowner'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e201156ffe835d970c2009-06-11T03:34:49Z2009-06-11T03:34:49ZMagshttp://www.findingfrugal.comThis actually relates to your post in regards to new graduates finding work when they graduate. Allow me to cut...<p>This actually relates to your post in regards to new graduates finding work when they graduate. Allow me to cut and paste his 8 steps:</p>
<p> 1. I used the resources that were available to me.<br />
2. I was very lucky<br />
3. I was very focused<br />
4. When I hit a dead-end, I found a different path.<br />
5. I looked for mentors and took direction<br />
6. I took advantage of some opportunities and stayed away from those that didn’t fit.<br />
7. I was very conscious of my spending.<br />
8. I worked (and work) hard.</p>
<p>He had a good attitude and felt he was lucky (I question "luck" here). And he ends it with "I worked". </p>Ben C commented on 'From Homeless to Homeowner'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e201156ff9dd1c970c2009-06-10T19:18:07Z2009-06-10T19:18:07ZBen C@Observer That's why he calls it "the basis" of financial security. That was a great story and I love how...<p>@Observer<br />
That's why he calls it "the basis" of financial security. </p>
<p>That was a great story and I love how it flies in the face of the bailout mentality people have nowadays.</p>Liz commented on 'From Homeless to Homeowner'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e201156ff98241970c2009-06-10T17:17:01Z2009-06-10T17:17:01ZLizI love those kinds of stories too! This man has a great spirit and I believe that has a lot...<p>I love those kinds of stories too! This man has a great spirit and I believe that has a lot to do with someone who either rises in adversity or one who allows circumstances to sink them below the surface. I think it's in your soul what you make of your life, not necessarily in your situation. Look at Oprah or Arnold too... :)</p>Observer commented on 'From Homeless to Homeowner'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e2011570ee4300970b2009-06-10T16:46:35Z2009-06-10T16:46:36ZObserverSorry, but "appropriate spending" will not bring financial security to someone with a subsistence income.<p>Sorry, but "appropriate spending" will not bring financial security to someone with a subsistence income.</p>neal@Wealth Pilgrim commented on 'From Homeless to Homeowner'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e2011570ed70e5970b2009-06-10T14:00:10Z2009-06-10T14:00:10Zneal@Wealth Pilgrimhttp://www.wealthpilgrim.comKen, Congratulations of all you've done for yourself and your family. FMFBlog....I'm really honored and touched by your kind words....<p>Ken,</p>
<p>Congratulations of all you've done for yourself and your family. </p>
<p>FMFBlog....I'm really honored and touched by your kind words.</p>
<p>Neal</p>Ken commented on 'From Homeless to Homeowner'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e201156ff8820f970c2009-06-10T13:28:37Z2009-06-10T13:28:37ZKenhttp://www.kbgunman.wordpress.comGood story. Myself and my two younger bothers were placed in a foster care group home at ages 13, 12,...<p>Good story. Myself and my two younger bothers were placed in a foster care group home at ages 13, 12, 11. I was there through high school and was awarded a college for free scholarship. I was able to graduate and now have a couple additional degrees. Taking advantage of this opportunity kept me from poverty and challenging situations. Life has been hard but I have made the best of it. I have a great wife and 2 handsome sons. </p>