Finance Series · 01

Finance and Money Mindset

Earn, spend it all, repeat — that was the starting point. Here's what changed, and why finance is really about confidence and freedom.

Illustration of a person with headphones writing in a notebook at a coffee table in a sunlit living room, next to a piggy bank and a jar of cash labeled wealth.

Early on, my approach to money was simple: earn when I needed it, spend it completely, and not think much beyond that.

Over time, and through multiple experiences, I realized finance is much more than just meeting needs. It gives confidence, peace of mind, and freedom — solving many problems before they even appear.

A Common Misunderstanding

"Earn when needed, spend completely" or "spend strictly according to earnings" — both extremes limit you. Even small savings allow you to step out of your comfort zone, try new things, and grow.

Finance is not about avoiding spending — it's about spending with discipline and maximum effect, while staying motivated to earn more.

When used wisely, money becomes a tool for freedom, giving you the power to make decisions whenever needed.

  • If we just spend according to earnings, we often buy things we don't really want and have no money when it truly matters.
  • If we only save and delay spending, life loses enjoyment, motivation drops, and laziness can take over.

The best approach? Balance spending and saving according to need and priority — this lets you enjoy life now while building a confident, secure future.

Next: how to balance spending and saving, and how this mindset shapes real freedom and growth.

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Originally published on LinkedIn.

Muhammed Nasvih V

Muhammed Nasvih V

Lead DevOps & Cloud Engineer · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Writes The Stack Notes — field notes on infrastructure, AI, money and work. Cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, security and automation at Code7 Information Technology.

This section is a working engineer’s notebook, not financial advice — the day job is cloud infrastructure at Code7. See what I actually do.

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