I'm no expert at giving advice on finances, but for what it's worth, here's my $.02:
- I wouldn't shop at Costco, et al., unless you have a huge family to feed. You'll end up buying way more shit than you can possibly consume and throwing away the rest. I'd recommend WalMart or dollar/penny stores. If you shop carefully, you can easily eat good and healthy for less than $5/day.
- Don't pin your hopes on picking up bitches at the gym. Chicks can smell the stink of desperation and pennilessness a mile away. However, Working out in itself is a superb idea. If you're able to put on some muscles, especially in the trapezius and pectoral areas, you'd be amazed how many smiles you'll get from complete strangers (mostly women, LOL). Working out will also keep your mind sharp and hopefully get you thinking about how to boost your income stream.
- Always dress sharp when you go out, no matter where you're going. This will give your self confidence a boost and you may notice a more positive/receptive attitude from others, even if you're down in the dumps.
- Don't settle for the lowest rung of the ladder as far as hos go. Save your pennies and go see the girl of your dreams. In fact, I would even suggest making a commitment to yourself not to self service. Don't go by Milton's “Better to reign in Hell, than to serve in Heaven.” It doesn't apply here. Go to heaven, even if less frequently. It'll do you good. It may also give you the motivation and state of mind you need to get you thinking about how you can make more $, in between the heavenly visits.
- If your home is a pigsty (I'm assuming of course), clean that shit up and organize everything. You won't be able to think straight if you live in a shithole. Plus, you can't bring girls home
- Instead of wasting time watching internet porn or the crap on TV, research and find out what other people are doing to make extra income, maybe as a second job. E.g. some folks are driving for Uber. Who knows, besides making a tidy sum on the side, maybe one day you'll pick up a CEO and if you come across as a nice, competent person with a head on your shoulders, he/she might offer you a dream job. I work with CEOs and execs in my line of work all day long and I can say with confidence that, for them, finding personable, trustworthy, hard-working people for hire is tougher than shit. I'd even go so far as to say it's their biggest headache.
- If you smoke or drink, this is your opportunity to better your health and your bank account situation.
- Try to find a mentor.
- Lastly, keep a sense of humor about you. Life's circumstances will inevitably change and before you know it, you may be looking back and laughing at these rough days. It's just a matter of time, so keep your hopes up and keep working at it.
One of the reasons I love this hobby is because it's a tremendous motivator. Take me, for example. I'm in my mid 50's, not rich but not starving either. A pudgy, short, balding, below-average, immigrant chump with a thick, ugly accent. I can't change any of that. If I walked into a club, or a wedding reception or what have you, I guarantee you not one chick would even notice me or turn around to have a look (except maybe in disgust). That said, even I can have all the fun I could possibly manage with a 10+ 19-22 y.o. who would easily put all those bitchy, self-obsessed club skanks to shame by a long shot. And that's about once a week, which is all my willy can handle at my age. Funny as shit, I know, but there it is. Now if that's not enough motivation for anyone to try harder at making more $ and be more successful in their life, I don't know what is.