Do you really want what you want?

In everyone's life, there are wants and needs.
A need is a need. You can't live without it... like air, water, food, clothes... etc
The difference between a want and a need is clear...
But when it comes to non-necessities, there are wants and there are WANTS. These are the little things that makes your life worth living. These are things that differenciate people who just get by with life, and people who live life!

If you want something, say a 36in plasma tv... but can't afford it.
You'd go to the electrical shop and look at it, admire it.
You'd go watch your favourite game or movie on it at a friend's place because he has one.
You'd apply for the credit card that offers you the chance to win one.
You'd shop at the hypermarket that offers you the change to win one if you spend more than RM50.
You'd hold on to the lucky draw ticket at your company annual dinner crossing your fingers hoping to win it.
Will you take up a part-time job to pay for it? Nope.
Will you sacrifice your daily Starbucks Caramel Macchiato to save for it? Nope.
Will you sacrifice your vacation to Europe this fall for it? Nope.
Will you work out a 3-year plan of how to budget for it and stick to that plan religiously? Nope.

However,
If you WANT something, let's stick to the 36in plasma tv.
You'd go look at it and check out the price in all the different shops.
You'd apply for the credit card that offers you the pay for one in 24 installments.
You'd still apply for the credit card that offers you the chance to win one.
You'd still shop at the hypermarket that offers you the change to win one if you spend more than RM50.
You will either
- take up a part time job to pay for it.
- sacrifice your daily Starbucks Caramel Macchiato to save for it.
- sacrifice your vacation to Europe this fall for it... or
- work out a 3-year plan of how to budget for it and stick to that plan religiously.

See the difference? If you really WANT what you WANT, you'd not just sit around wishing, hoping, thinking and dreaming about it. You'll go to the next level, planning and actually taking action to ensure you get it.

Now, make a list of all your wants... then look at the whole list. Which are wants and which are WANTS?

Let's not waste time on the wants... and start doing something about the WANTS. It could be a new car, a new phone, a better lifestyle, your dream girl, your dream wedding...etc, all you need is to start working towards it. I guess if you really WANT it bad enough you WILL work towards it.
Lights, camera, ACTION!! There are not 2nd takes in life!!