Did you read the article going around the papers this past week on “Australia’s Tightest Man”. If you missed it then it can be read here Australia’s Tighestest Man Article. Why would anyone on earth want to be like this guy suggests? Sure, he is a multi-millionaire but his suggestions aren’t for those who want to ‘live and enjoy’ life. Sure, there are people in situations that have to be frugal and are literally living on crumbs, but what this guy suggests doing is just not living. And who knows if he really does what he says and is really that miserable with his money, maybe he’s being extreme just to get publicity which is obviously working! After all, he has just written a book on being tight with money. For me, this is not what life is about, I wouldn’t ever want to be like Paul Squires and I’ll tell you why…

be smart with your savings, NOT extreme!!

Life Is About Having A Healthy Balance!!

My site promotes a healthy balance in life when it comes to both finances and fitness and not going to extremes with either. I don’t want people becoming so obsessed with their body type/size that they spend too much time in the gym, and likewise don’t want people stressing all day about their finances. There is a healthy balance in between where you can get on top of your finances and get in amazing shape and still have time to enjoy life!! We want to control our fitness and our finances so we can do the things we really want to do in life!…

You Need To Enjoy Yourself!!

How does this guy enjoy himself? By turning off his lights once a week?? Come on! What does that save you, like 5 cents?? Let’s look at some of his other suggestions: limit your friends, don’t buy jewellery, don’t buy toys for your kids, don’t buy new clothes for your kids, avoid your family…just to name a few. Is he for real?? If this guy is for real then really I feel sorry for the people around him. He must give off such negative energy! Friends are one of the most important things in life, why would anyone want to limit their friends??? This is idiotic!!

Saving is important!

I totally agree that a lot of people live outside their means and need to focus on cutting back and saving! However I would never recommend to the extremes that Paul Squires does. And ironically, he has become rich out of being tight! But personally, never in a hundred years would I ever be like this! If you want a way to find extra savings then see a good tax accountant! Friends, family, entertainment, luxuries etc.. are all part of life and a very important part of life! Life is about living and you must enjoy every day while you can, with your friends and family!! And not just save for a rainy day in 20 years time because you may not be around!! And if you are, you probably won’t have anyone to enjoy it with!!

Address your situation and set goals for improvement!

Being frugal is being negative which in turn causes stress! I believe having a healthy mind and body rewards you with discipline in other areas of your life including finances and everything else. I don’t believe you need to go to these extremes to achieve large savings or financial independence. I want you to enjoy life and have an amazing balance of fitness, travel, friends, career success, and family. It’s about finding your passions and going after them, not being frugal and wrapping yourself in cotton wool or living underground, you may as well not get out of bed in the morning!! Enjoy life today and enjoy a healthy balance going forward in everything we do!!