This is an interview Dave did with Fox News yesterday. After you watch the video, you can get more information about Dave's take on the economy at DaveRamsey.com.
People aren't afraid of the economy
I think most people are really worried about their personal finances and not the economy. The economy talk just adds to the fears that already eat at most Americans who live paycheck to paycheck. If you are really freaked out by the economy then you would have stopped doing some of the following things in the past week (If these are a practice of yours).
- Stopped using credit cards.
- Stopped going out to eat or buying a cup of coffee.
- Stopped driving your car for more than necessities.
- Stopped buying bottled water.
- Stopped paying someone to cut your grass.
- Stopped investing in your retirement.
- ...more?
Moleskins are out
Like a lot of other people, I try to keep a notepad and pen in my pocket. It took me awhile but I finally found my perfect notepad and it's not a Moleskin. I know Moleskins are trendy and a lot of people use them, but I need something more durable if it is going to bare the load of my frame sitting on it all day long.
I went through a lot of Moleskins and every time I started a new one, it would undoubtedly begin to fall apart in a week. Even when I tried to use a cover, the books were so thin, the sewing began to fall apart with the combination of a lot of sitting and some bottom moisture.
I tried a lot of other routes, but have finally landed with the small versions of the marble designed lab notebooks. They are flexible, fit in my back pocket, cheaper and more durable than Moleskins ... but only after I made one modification.
The largest problem with carrying any notepad in your pocket is the bottom moisture I spoke about earlier. Sometimes, it just gets hot sitting in an office chair all day and your notepad absorbs the problem. So, one day as I was sitting at my desk, I noticed the Dave Ramsey Window Decals that I haven't yet put on my windows. I figured they're made to withstand moisture so why not cover my notepad with them? So, I did and it is working marvelously. Here is a picture of what they look like.
I went through a lot of Moleskins and every time I started a new one, it would undoubtedly begin to fall apart in a week. Even when I tried to use a cover, the books were so thin, the sewing began to fall apart with the combination of a lot of sitting and some bottom moisture.
I tried a lot of other routes, but have finally landed with the small versions of the marble designed lab notebooks. They are flexible, fit in my back pocket, cheaper and more durable than Moleskins ... but only after I made one modification.The largest problem with carrying any notepad in your pocket is the bottom moisture I spoke about earlier. Sometimes, it just gets hot sitting in an office chair all day and your notepad absorbs the problem. So, one day as I was sitting at my desk, I noticed the Dave Ramsey Window Decals that I haven't yet put on my windows. I figured they're made to withstand moisture so why not cover my notepad with them? So, I did and it is working marvelously. Here is a picture of what they look like.
The real reason for gas shortage in Nashville
I think something like this is what really happened to all the gas.
Thanks Smitty
Thanks Smitty
A day of waiting
Yesterday was a day that seemed like it would never get started and would never end. Do you know what I mean?
I started by going to the walk-in clinic to get my eye checked out. It had been bothering me all weekend. After leaving there I managed to get in a few hours of work, only most of that time was getting a lively and informative presentation from Dave. It was good, but left less time for daily work. No biggie.
I then left to get a prescription for the ulcer in my eye. Then I went to pick up my wife and head downtown to the obstetrician. Yes...we're having baby number 2 for those who don't know yet. After a couple of hours there we headed back to Grassland to pick up one of our cars. On the way out of the parking garage, a lady backed into us... no harm - no foul.
We got my wife back to the other car, she then went to get our son and I (as all good husbands do) went to the grocery store. That's when traffic stopped. There was a head on collision up a head involving 3 cars. I sat, and sat, and sat. Three ambulances came by. Two were in a rush with lights on, and the third taking it's time. I'm hoping no one was dead in the third one because it was a bad wreck.
I finally made it to the Publix at Fieldstone Farms. I did my shopping and as I was putting the last bag into the car I heard screeching tires. Instead of playing the game where you say "Wham!", I heard it happen instead. I looked up and a Blazer plowed into a Taurus, blocking the intersection.
I may be one of the few in Nashville that has not had to wait in line for gas, but I have certainly had my fair share of waiting. Today is moving forward swimmingly.
I started by going to the walk-in clinic to get my eye checked out. It had been bothering me all weekend. After leaving there I managed to get in a few hours of work, only most of that time was getting a lively and informative presentation from Dave. It was good, but left less time for daily work. No biggie.
I then left to get a prescription for the ulcer in my eye. Then I went to pick up my wife and head downtown to the obstetrician. Yes...we're having baby number 2 for those who don't know yet. After a couple of hours there we headed back to Grassland to pick up one of our cars. On the way out of the parking garage, a lady backed into us... no harm - no foul.
We got my wife back to the other car, she then went to get our son and I (as all good husbands do) went to the grocery store. That's when traffic stopped. There was a head on collision up a head involving 3 cars. I sat, and sat, and sat. Three ambulances came by. Two were in a rush with lights on, and the third taking it's time. I'm hoping no one was dead in the third one because it was a bad wreck.
I finally made it to the Publix at Fieldstone Farms. I did my shopping and as I was putting the last bag into the car I heard screeching tires. Instead of playing the game where you say "Wham!", I heard it happen instead. I looked up and a Blazer plowed into a Taurus, blocking the intersection.
I may be one of the few in Nashville that has not had to wait in line for gas, but I have certainly had my fair share of waiting. Today is moving forward swimmingly.
Nashville is a Viral Market
I can count about 15 blogs that I read, who have talked about the frustrations of getting gas in Nashville during the past week. Apparently, someone spread fear into the heart and souls of Music City citizens with the approach of hurricane Ike sending thousands to the gas pumps when they weren't at risk of running out. Thus, actually causing a shortage. Then as everyone ran out of gas, everyone blogged about it...right Troy?
So, my conclusion is that Nashville is a very well connected city. As a lot of people say, it's "a big city with the small town feel." It doesn't take long for news to travel here. It wouldn't surprise me if most people read the Tennessean everyday just to see if they got the story right. It's just a hunch, but if you want to do some viral marketing or word-of-mouth, consider Nashville. Whether they like the situation or not, they'll blog about it.
If you still don't believe me, check out a few of the Nashville blogs I recently read who have year booked themselves...Nashville is viral.
Are there more? There will be.
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I interrupt to provide you a
link to a HILARIOUS video on the gas shortage.
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I interrupt to provide you a
link to a HILARIOUS video on the gas shortage.
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So, my conclusion is that Nashville is a very well connected city. As a lot of people say, it's "a big city with the small town feel." It doesn't take long for news to travel here. It wouldn't surprise me if most people read the Tennessean everyday just to see if they got the story right. It's just a hunch, but if you want to do some viral marketing or word-of-mouth, consider Nashville. Whether they like the situation or not, they'll blog about it.
If you still don't believe me, check out a few of the Nashville blogs I recently read who have year booked themselves...Nashville is viral.
Are there more? There will be.
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