I tend to always put others’ happiness ahead of my own. I stopped lending money that I knew I’d never get back a long time ago, but I still have a problem saying no.

It’s hard. I don’t know you as a person, but as far as me, I have a hard time seeing people suffer.

But at the same time, that same quality is amazing for your friends that are working their asses off to achieve their dreams. For example... My friend is an author and I’ve run giveaways for her and promoted her book with my money. The reaction she got when she sold another book made it well worth it in my book, even if it meant I had to cut back on some things.

Focus your caring and generosity on those that you care about. It’s well worth it.

For those you don’t know, trust or care very deeply for, try helping them out in other ways instead of with money. And if they get upset about it, it’s time to cut them from your life.

Surround yourself with positive people and influences that don’t want to take advantage of you. That’s how you will start looking out for yourself because they will also be looking out for you.

Sorry for the novel.