Comments on: Gazelle Intensity, Not For Me Thanks

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:48:11 +0000

I think Siena is more on the right track. The budget is what will help you remain Gazelle intense (or close to it) while still freeing up some income for the little outings. If you get a bonus of $50, technically yes.. Gazelle intense the way it’s portrayed would mean that $50 goes straight toward debt. Obviously circumstances have an effect on how practical you can be with this. It is much easier for the single person living in a rented studio to sacrifice whatever thing the $50 would’ve bought than the family of four with a scary mortgage payment. I think of Gazelle Intensity as having levels..let’s say 1-10. Most people aren’t willing to sacrifice enough to be a straight 10 for years of their life, but I think they could handle being 7-8, have a little bit to play with, and still be far ahead of the people lounging about at 2-3. The budget is what can allow that to happen once people start paying attention to where their money is going.

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By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 14:54:08 +0000

@glblguy: Yes. Even his book makes references to it. Eat rice and beans, beans and rice, cut out all the fun that costs money from your life until you have everything paid off. Get a second job, sell everything worth anything. Live like no one else, etc.

By: glblguy

glblguy — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:40:21 +0000

Siena, I’ve read that and have the book. I’ll be honest though, when you listen to his radio program, the way he portrays Gazelle Intensity is very different. His radio show portrays it as an all out attack on your debt, no eating out, no vacation, no nothing…complete and utter focus on getting out of debt.

I have no issue with this, and I think it is a highly capable way of eradicating your debt. It’s just a little too intense for me.

By: Siena

Siena — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 04:37:22 +0000

Although Dave is about gazelle intensity, he is also a big believer in budgets. And in every budget, Dave is clear there needs to be an amount called “blow money.” This is money that he says everyones need to budget for to spend on whatever frivolous thing we want–whether it being entertainment, hobbies, etc . . . Dave is pretty clear about this in his book–we can have fun and spend money so long as it’s in the budget and we stick to the amount budgeted.

By: glblguy

glblguy — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:45:27 +0000

@GazelleIntense – I agree with everything you are saying, but that is not what Gazelle Intensity is about. What you are saying is what being debt free is about. Gazelle Intensity is about how you get out of debt, it is a technique and an aggressive one.

By: GazelleIntense.com

GazelleIntense.com — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:34:54 +0000

you can eat out and do things, you can rent movies… but you budget for it and pay cash… no borrowing. no credit cards. no more going into debt. it means buying garage sale clothes for the kids for a period of time…. being on a budget and living within your means.

pay for things with cash, or do without… common sense… living life with no borrowing. Like my grandmom did.

By: glblguy

glblguy — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:57:44 +0000

Mrs. Micah, thanks! I agree with you on Dave, when there is no money you don’t have much of a choice. I am fortunate enough to have a well paying job, so that helps a great deal. Thank you for the comment!