God, Gold, Guns, Girls and Green
Posted on September 16, 2008
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In a recent post on I Will Teach You To Be Rich, Ramit Sethi takes a blast at a thread on patrick.net about where to invest money. One of the replies is to invest in God, Gold, Guns, Girls and Green. Maybe it was meant to be funny, but actually, it makes a lot of sense. Here are some of the reasons I think so:
God. I’m not advocating tithing. In fact, even though I’m a Christian, I don’t believe in tithing. I do, however, believe in giving money to support the work of the church, and also money to help the poor. Investing in God isn’t limited to giving money though. I can also invest my time and talents. This helps me stay focused on what is important, and not fixated on things that will eventually pass away.
Gold. Well, maybe not Gold, but a gold pan. I’m fortunate to live in an area that was rich in gold and other metals, and there is lots of public land to explore. With gold around $775/oz, it makes looking for it worth while. Even if I don’t find any, I get to spend an enjoyable weekend outdoors, and I can give my kids a lesson in local history. I’m also conveniently far away from places to spend money.
Guns. If you live in a rural area, another excellent investment. I recommend a 20 or 12 ga. shotgun, my favorite is a Remington 870. You can use this for hunting birds and rabbits, as well as recreational activities such as skeet and trap. Wild game is healthier than commercially raised meat, tastes better, and you get lots of good exercise acquiring it.
Girls. I know from personal experience that investing a little money and quality time in my relationship with my wifes pays dividends financially, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Well worth it.
Green. Invest time walking or bicycling to get where you’re going instead of money on gas. The money you free up can be invested things that have a better ROI. Depending on where you live, you might even be able to install some personal wind generators and sell power back to the utility company.
There you go, 5 things to invest in during this “down” economy. Have fun, don’t take life too seriously, and remember that things are rarely as bad as they seem.
Cheers,
Ken
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