Money — A Number and a Feeling

Money is a number. It’s a number on the paycheck, on the bill, and on the spreadsheet. 

Buying 5 things for $20 or 1 thing for $100 looks exactly the same on the spreadsheet.

But money is also a feeling. This feels too expensive. This feels like a bargain. I feel like we’ve been spending a lot recently. I feel like we’re doing a good job. I feel broke. I feel rich. I feel like I deserve. I feel unworthy. 

So maybe the 5 things feel different than the 1 thing. 

You’ll want to keep this in mind when pricing your product or service, negotiating salary, discussing finances with your spouse, negotiating a home price, walking into Target, looking at your Amazon cart, buying gifts, deciding on your next dishwasher, fixing your car…

Well, you’ll want to always keep this in mind.