Daily writing prompt

If you had to give one life-changing tip, what would it be?

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Always choose need over want.

Ex:

A person needs substance.

An apple is not processed; it’s simple and has health benefits.
— This is a need.

A chocolate bar is processed, artificial, created to be addictive, and lacks nutritional value.
— This is a want.

A person needs to be financially responsible.

The need to set a budget and live in it helps build credit scores, reduces stress, and provides a cushion for emergency situations.

The want for a Disney vacation, overpriced car, and expensive clothes for bragging rights or to keep up with the crowd is a want. Not a need. The want to go into debt for bragging rights and a couple of social media pictures is not worth the debt and stress.

A person needs self-discovery.

Knowing who you are and your boundaries defines, limits, and encourages.

Wanting to fit in and relying on groupthink, strangers, or vindictive friends destroys the sense of self.