You can do it. All it takes is a plan. And it's really as simple as that. - Ramit Sethi

That's because automating your money will be the single most profitable system you ever build.

Your friends and family will have lots of “tips” once you begin your financial journey. Listen politely, then stick to the program.

In the end, managing your finances well is a lot like developing a strong personal productivity system: You keep track of everything without making it your full-time job; you set goals; you break them down into small bite-size tasks; you save yourself time by automating manual work; and you spend your time and brainpower focusing on the big picture. That's what I try to do with my time and money.