Save me if you can

Once upon a time there was a boy who liked a girl. He never missed a chance to ask her out. However, he hadn’t had any success in his quest for love. One fine day, the girl came to him and asked him to drop her to a place nearby. He booked an Ola cab but the driver didn't turn up on time and the girl left with some other guy. Disappointed, dejected and depressed in love, he tried to take his life, but failed miserably. Then, he called God for help. Seeing his sincerity, God appeared and asked him for his wish.

The boy said: God save me...

God replied: as jpg or pdf???

Boy cried: Why are you joking God???

God said: Oh my digital Kid! What do you think; having credit card, paytm money, and some free Ola coupon will take you to your dream girl?

Boy: Yes God, I'm an Infoscian and my company pays me well. I lead a lavish life.

But, still your dream girl chose an other boy! Because, doing cashless transaction and faking lavishness will never increase your bank balance and chance in love, God chided him.

Where's your savings?

Start saving. Get your own car.

And, all your dreams will be fulfilled.

Amen!

God disappeared.

Mr. Toastmaster, fellow Toastmasters and dear guests good evening.

The protagonist in the story lost his girl due to lack of savings. Most of us often land in the situation where we have to face embarrassment due to our financial health. So, following one God's advice, I asked another God, "How do I save money?"

The Google God gave me thousands of ways; here are some interesting ways to save money.

While I read these, please repeat this after me if you want to save money too.

1.     For all the TV buffs with big spectacles please say,

“I will Turn off the television.”

2.     For all the shopaholics please repeat after me,

“I will write a list before you go shopping – and stick to it.”

3.     For all the Workoutaholic and runners please say after me,

“I will drink more water.”

4.     All the cool people out there, please repeat after me,

“I will quit smoking.”

5.     All the green warriors out there, please say after me,

“I will turn off the lights.”

6.     All the digital warriors, please repeat after me,

“I will quit using credit cards”

7.     All the dreamers out there, please say after me,

“I will share my dreams with people I love”

8.     All the diners out there, please repeat after me,

“I will prepare some meals at home”

9.     All the movers and shakers out there, please say after me,

“I will never over speed my vehicle”

10. All the creative people out there, please repeat after me,

“I will exercise more”

Wonderful! Thanks for being so sportive.

This what they say online mostly in west.

However, I believe and have realized that you don't need to refer to western gyan to learn a way of life. In fact, our Indian minimalistic way of life is the best way to lead a happy life- Frugality leads to prosperity. If you want to learn how to save more then look at our parents, especially our mother. You will find plenty of ways. If your girlfriend/boyfriend leaves you, because you don't have a car, then believe me, he/she's not meant for you. Be intelligent with your hard earned money and life decisions. You will lead a happy life. Start saving money the way your parents saved to raise you and make you what you are today.

Happy savings!

Amen!

Over to you Mr. Toastmaster!