Dealing with Personal Finance in this moment of uncertainty.

The world economy is not looking good at the moment and when things like these happen, the ripple effect flows into different countries, especially those countries which is facing a great deal of poverty.

Imagine having so many responsibilities on your shoulders, but you are not sure of what your future holds because of the recurring financial and economic crisis that is facing your country. That can't be a good feeling because an average lad in a Country like that usually goes through a rough patch to make his finances sustainable.

I was watching a podcast where some University students were interviewed about their plans for the future. You can already imagine what they said. It reminded me of when I was younger and still in search of a B.Sc Degree. At that age in life, I imagined my future being one where I would have nothing to worry about on the financial front. I imagined myself having lots of cars, lots of houses, lots of investment, and also being happily married.

Now that I've been a Uni graduate for 4 years, I look back at my young and clueless self who was filled with lots of potential despite my inexperience. Most of the things I wanted are still far from my reach. Maybe it just looks that way, but as far as I can tell, the present is already looking tough as it stands and the weight of responsibilities is not easy to bear.

There are times when I wonder if I'm still that young, clueless, and inexperienced young lad.

That hits hard because when you ask yourself something like that, you bare yourself before your eyes to know if you've worked hard enough to deserve something better. It makes you wonder if you've been lazy and spending time on the wrong things. I wonder if the work I'm doing and the things I'm building are good enough to give me a better future. Maybe it's my personal finance skill.

Whatever the case may be, I know I'm no longer that naive young lad.

I've become a lot more experienced and informed about life and I know I break myself in half to set my life straight. I've been able to identify my own personal issues that are affecting my finances and there are a few things I'm currently dissatisfied with. For the ones within my control, I know I'm already working hard to set my record straight.

What about the external factors that are affecting my Finances and standard of living?

My country's economy isn't looking good and the ripple effect it's creating is messing up people's finances. The price level is going through a hyperinflation while our national currency is losing value at a very fast pace. Job insecurity is on the high side and unemployment rate is also increasing.

All of these are the reality that we are facing in this day and time and the way out on the personal level is to make a lot more money. As I try to do that, I'm still trying to hold onto the possibility of building a future that aligns with what my younger self aspired for.

Y'all... We ain't giving up!

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