Stop Complaining about Gas

Yes. We all agree with you. The rising cost of oil is affecting our wallets. Gas prices are up. Food prices are up. We’re all feeling the crunch (some more than others). Before you complain, however, let me ask you a question. What kind of phone do you have? Is it one of those free phones are did you pay $100/$200 or more for it? You go out to eat often? Do you bring lunch to work every day or do you go out? Do your kids have phones? Do you or them have a game system? Are you seeing my point?

We spend LOTS of money on non-necessities. I do it too. I love that stuff. I’ve got a Wii and plan on buying Mario Kart once I’m done with finals (I’m getting my MBA). I plan on buying an iPhone in the next year or so. In other words, I buy things I don’t need because I can afford it. But for some reason, people think we need these things. Almost as if you can’t be accepted in the modern world if you don’t own a fancy phone or an iPod. If you’re having trouble making ends meet, and you have an iPhone, then you’re an idiot. Of course, I’m generalizing, but I believe my point is clear.

So prices went up. Okay, that happens. It’s called inflation. Gas will eventually…….maybe not for a while…..but eventually stabilize. So deal with it. Stop going out to eat twice a week. Start brown-bagging your lunch. Life isn’t going to get any cheaper, so unless you have a plan to make a lot more money fairly soon, start living within your means.

This post is not meant for businesses who complain about gas. For businesses, it’s a whole different ballgame. Let’s hope that an alternative energy resource is not decades away.