How do you save time?

Discussion in 'Investor Psychology & Mindset' started by MTR, 13th Jan, 2016.

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  1. Perthguy

    Perthguy Well-Known Member

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    My office has great end of trip facilites, so I can shower at work and save money. :)
     
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    It's a good idea.
    I eat my brekkie at my desk too.
    I should just stay at work, would save money and time without the commute.
     
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    Perthguy Well-Known Member

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    You can use employer provided milk for brekkie and save even more. lol
     
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    Does your employer still provide milk? I'll send them a memo about cost cutting this year.
     
  5. Azazel

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    Already onto the free milk scam.
    I don't drink coffee ;)
     
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    Coffee, tea, milk, sugar, milo... yep! :)
     
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    I get a full buffet at work for lunch and dinner (not the public sector). Usually a variation of a fried rice dish, some noodles, spaghetti, chicken wings, fish, chips etc.
    It sounds awesome, but none of its healthy. I've put on about 15kg in 12 months. More bad than good, but I can completely avoid eating at home.
     
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    Bring takeaways?
     
  9. Azazel

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    Mine too.
    Probably saves them in lost productivity from some people not going out for coffee.
     
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    Other than things already mentioned I invested in a pressure cooker, gave up Candy Crush/Facebook and unpack the dishwasher while I'm waiting for something in the microwave (it can usually be done in 2 minutes!).

    I also set up 'systems' in the home that keep things running. Eg Train the kids to take on daily tasks so the house keeps running without my constant supervision or direction. We have system in place to cover washing, cooking and daily cleaning. Each weekend we have a 'big job' (such as cleaning the car or organising the linen press) that we do as a family. It usually takes 10 minutes if we all get in and do it together. Of course, regular monitoring is needed to keep it all running smoothly ;).
     
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    Has anyone mentioned stop ironing clothes, this would save lots of time:)
     
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    I save time by mixing with the right people and isolating from the rest. I believe that will save me a shltload of time now and time saved by reaching my goals faster.

    Other time savers i utilise are cleaners, catered food and a great PA.
     
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    Me too;

    Cleaners - me, wife and 3 kids.
    Catered food - see above minus 3.
    PA - wife.
     
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    Did I read some posts ago that you are a doctor?
     
  15. MTR

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    That's keeping the overheads down, very wise move....LOL
     
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    Another way to save time, don't have pets..... but you wont live longer, I know which I would prefer, my two baby dogs:)
     
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    I don't iron clothes from the washing- only as they are worn. Each family member is responsible for ironing their own, except for the 6 year old. I do his :) Saves HEAPS of time!
     
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    MTR Well-Known Member

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    Good job.

    I have a philosophy I don't need to impress anyone, so if its not perfect its not my problem, works well for me:)
     
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    Most of my clothes don't need ironing, but I do take my business shirts to the cleaners.
    Definitely worth it.
     
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    Sounds perfect.
    I know a single guy who pays $35 per week for all his ironing, she picks it up and delivers it to his home. I think that is pretty damn cheap.
     
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