Tiny Wisdom: On How Much You’re Worth
“The real measure of your wealth is how much you’d be worth if you lost all your money.” -Unknown
Before I started this site, I found myself in a horrible financial situation. I lost two well-paying jobs within the same week, and I quickly realized my unemployment benefits would just barely cover my rent. At 28 years old, I felt like I should have been a lot more established and financially secure.
But something kind of beautiful happened. I began forming close relationships with people who also got laid off due to the economic meltdown. Since we were in the …