[TEXT] Don't be a sucker

Do you vote on a party line? You might be getting suckered by politicians, the media, or even Russian intelligence.

Did you fill in all the information on your profile? Even the stuff that no one but you sees? You might be getting suckered by Facebook and everyone they sell you to.

Do you buy all the stuff that's target-advertised to you? You might be getting suckered by Amazon, Facebook, and Google.

Do you rack up credit card debt buying those things you don't need? You might be getting suckered by big banks.

Are you paid what you're worth? You might be getting suckered by your company.

Are you addicted to cigarettes? Drugs? Alcohol? You might be getting suckered by your own biology.

Do you think you have all the answers? Do you think anyone who disagrees with you is a bleedin' idiot? Do you think you're immune to being suckered? You might be getting suckered by yourself.

DON'T BE A SUCKER.

Look for the facts. Trust the truth. Ignore extremism in all its forms. Support clean, competent, moderate politicians.

Fill your Facebook profile with fake information. Delete it if you want to go that far. Make that "personal data" they like to misuse worthless.

Get an ad blocker. Make a budget and stick to it. Don't be "forced" to buy things you don't actually need. Check out the advice on /r/personalfinance and get out of your debt slavery to the banks.

Ask for a raise. They won't give it to you if they don't have to. Make a plan with your boss, set goals. Ask what do I need to accomplish in the next 6-12 months to earn a (better) raise or that promotion. If they don't have an answer, look for a new job. Don't let them exploit you for 40+ hours a week.

Call the quit line. Check into rehab. Instead of saying "this is the last time I'll smoke" say "this is the first time I'm NOT smoking." Don't let your addiction ruin one more day of your life. Let March 24th 2018 be the day you got clean.

Lastly, keep an open mind. It's ok not to have an opinion on every topic. Focus on what you know. Focus on what you love. Improve yourself and your own life.

Don't let anyone or anything own you.

You are in control.

Take back your life.

Thanks for reading.

Submitted March 24, 2018 at 10:45PM by crankypassenger https://ift.tt/2Gl6FC4