You know, I didn't improve my living standard one bit either. It wasn't like I just didn't help my mom. I didn't do anything for myself either. You know I don't even have a car. About the only luxury I got was quite a few $400 suits. I got ten maybe. But still what I'm saying is that that is still not a lot of money spent on me considering all the money I made. It wasn't like I was living high on the hog and neglecting my mom, but she's living real poor in a crummy apartment in England. She doesn't even have a bathroom. I just saw her a few months ago. I have to help my mom now. She's an old woman. She could soon be gone and here I was giving money so that Rader and these guys can have their parties in Beverly Hills. This whole thing is so sick.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fischer complains about his finances while claiming he neglected his mother to help others.
- In plain terms
- He says he did not spend much on himself but helped others too much.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance personal spending with family responsibilities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you prioritize family over friends?
- What is financial responsibility?
Another view
The narrative contradicts his actual spending habits.
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