When I first started getting my finances in order, it was kind of an exciting time.

Mostly, I was excited about being in control of my money.

But after a while, it got boring.

The only thing I could do was wait.

You just have to wait for the time to pass.

you could calculate the amount you need for

financial independence

, or figure out your debt-free date.

Then you might automate your savings or debt payments.

It can take

years

until those payments translate into the tangible results you want.

Because the initial rewards are few and far between.

Because every step of the way youll wonder if progress is really happening or not.

To put it simply, the novelty of getting your money in order wears off after a while.

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