Figuring out how much you really get paid per hour

Everyone thats gets paid by the hour is not really earning the income that they think they are. Even those that get a yearly salary make quite a bit less than they think they do. One of the most important questions you should ask yourself when you are working is, if you had an unlimited income, what would you be doing with your time?

Fiscal Fast

I will be going on a fiscal fast from Monday July14 until Friday July 18th. What this means is that between Monday and Friday I will not spend money on ANYTHING. I do not have any other bills for the rest of the month, so it will cost me nothing to live those 5 days.

A few details...

On Sunday night I will fill up my gas tank at the nearest gas station to home.
I will spend no more than $20 on groceries the Friday before the fast.
If there is a genuine emergency such as my car breaking down then I will break fast (no pun intended)


I will be leaving a journal entry each day next week concerning the following..
The challenges of getting through the day without spending any money.
As estimate of how much money I would have normally spent that day.
An observation (positive or negative) about my fiscal fasting experience that day.


The main reason why I am doing this is to find ways to enjoy life without depending on money. Also, I want to find places where I could lower miscellaneous expenses and I think by fasting it will show me ways I have not thought of.


Please leave comments of your thoughts or encouragements.