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Mental Budgeting

Today's quote comes from T. Harv Eker, the self-help author and speaker who taught millions of people how to think differently about money:

No thought lives in your head rent-free. Each thought you have será ou um investimento ou um custo.will either be an investment or a cost.

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Nenhum pensamento vive na tua cabeça sem pagar renda. Cada pensamento que tens será ou um investimento ou um custo.

No thought lives in your head rent-free. Each thought you have will either be an investment or a cost.

💬 Today's vocabulary

💭 Pensamento: Thought🧠 Cabeça: Head💸 Pagar: To pay🏡 Renda: Rent📈 Investimento: Investment💸 Custo: Cost

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