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A big thank you to @ArtistArtist for inspiring this. Sorry to basically copy my comment bro but I wanted to make this a post so I have it saved. Anywho…I’ve been on the fence about quitting smoking for some time now since my 7 year old told me he wanted me to stop. I had just lit a cigarette seconds before I hopped on #public just now and the first post I saw was @ArtistArtist ’s post on being cigarette free for a month and a half. I’m a big fan of synchronicity as it makes me feel like the universe is trying to tell me something important. That being said, I think it’s high time I start being a little smarter with my health and my finances and where better to start than the habit that’s simultaneously costing me $300+ per month and killing me. I’m sure I’m going to need the support at times, as will anybody else quitting, so I look forward to chatting about it with anybody who wants to take that step and needs support or has taken it already and can give some support. Shout out to @sydward and @bdg0808 for your initial push to make this a possibility. And a big congratulations to @bdg0808 and @ArtistArtist for their accomplishments on this journey already. Thank you for helping influence my decision to take charge of my life and #BreatheEasy again. 🙌❤️ P.S. Two more clever hashtags for the cause: #stocksnotstoges #cryptonotchemo
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Sydney@sydward
Congrats on a great lifestyle change! Cheering you on. 🎉
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Victoria@victoria
💪 Cheering you, @bdg0808 , and @ArtistArtist on!
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CTSSHAH@ctsshah
🥳 Glad to hear! All the best 💙
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Andrew Ochoa@Drew00
Let’s get it Brotha you got this✨🍾🥂
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Jordan@yoneilofficial
Glad to see a post like this, Ive quit about 8 months ago and been spending the "ciggarrette money" to invest it and its been going pretty well. Good luck man and blesses! 🙌☝️
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Damon Gwinn@damondamnit
Been there, it gets easier everyday. I’m cheering for you.
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Enzo@enzo
You got this!! 💪
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Johnell@erinjohnelldickey
Congratulations I love that you all are committing to your health and investing at the same time 🙌
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*Sholom Allu YAH*@DomDeniros-Motly-Bullz
Its been-4 weeks now for me by the way and it feels like I'am Buying N' Holding on to Long-term Stocks only with these Ciggi funds,no swings with this bread Long-term Only! lol😀👍$$$$$$ So Keep up the Great work all of You and #BreatheEasy
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Romunda Ratliff@PoohsHoneyPot
Congratulations 🎉🍾🎊🎈 wish my hubby would quit. He’s cut back tremendously from 1 pack/day to maybe 4 cigs/day…so I guess that’s a start. 🤷🏾‍♀️
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Michelle Bookstein@myshell185781
Congratulations
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ArtistArtist@ArtistArtist
I love this bro!!!! 💪🏽 let’s gooo! You know I’m here! Believe in yourself and you got this no prob! And I actually love the tags so I might be adding those to my posts! 💪🏽🙌🏾stay strong we all love ya man!
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mm@nanam33
All the best!!🙌🌞
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JaCee Chappell@SwitchTrader
Congratulations to all of you on the path of health and wealth! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
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Kathryn R Taylor@RenellTaylor
Kudos!! I quit fifteen years ago with the patch (which I wore fore the first three days only) just keep your hands busy, stay focused cause you can do this and a little snippet from my dad...he said this: " it takes 21 days to create a habit and 21 days to break the same habit! " All the best!🌞🙌❤️
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Brian Gay@bdg0808
I meant to comment on this but so happy to hear you’re trying to #breatheeasy it’s a tough battle but you’ve got this! I’m pushing day 70 at this point and couldn’t be happier, you’ll be here before you know it!
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Cosze@Cosze
Let’s gooooo. Nice man. Congrats 🎢🙌 Praying for your success and sending quantum love your way
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TJ Hollander@tjhollanderjr
Congratulations @whoisdanksinatra on "trying" to quit! My 6yr old wants me to quit also. I told her I would on my birthday, which is on Easter this year so I'm running out of time! Lol. I quit drinking over two and a half years ago so I know if I can do that I can quit smoking. Like u said, support, is key to our success, and with inspiration from our kids, WE CAN DO THIS! GOOD LUCK MAN! WE GOT…See more
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scott carroll@scarroll100
I quit cold turkey fifty yrs ago so once you make up your mind to quit thqt 's a couple of things one the hardest part (You decide to quit for yourself and second your family especially a young son who dosen't need exposure to the habbit... Congrat's on your decision Good Luck ! Scott 😇😃
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scott carroll@scarroll100
Not only that back in the day cigs were $10 a carton you laugh well it's true and with the money you save you will have more to inv for your son and you will enjoy watching our money grow instead of going out the window or up in smoke!!! GL LOL Scott 😇😃
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TJ Hollander@tjhollanderjr
Congratulations @scarroll100 ! That freaking fantastic! AND HERE'S TO THE NEXT 15 YEARS!!....AND MY FIRST 15 YEARS!!🍹
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scott carroll@scarroll100
Good Job// prod of you!!! we can talk anytime, have you b (Main) yet if not time to get on board pays mo and a extra every yr, also have some other mo. fav's whnen you are ready and now that you have a extra $300 per mo to inv b something that pays you back every mo and then add to it for more div.... good lck and lol Scott 😇😃
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TJ Hollander@tjhollanderjr
@scarroll100 I'm $400 a month. 2 p/d. I just started getting into the divvy stocks this year and I think I'm going to like it a lot. My goal is to start earning $1,000 a month income and dividends and I'm almost halfway there already so this could get super interesting.👍🤞🤑
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TJ Hollander@tjhollanderjr
And yes @scarroll100 I'm in $MAIN . I think its paying around $2.38 dividend right now. Been treating me good so far
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scott carroll@scarroll100
I've been it for a few yrs now and like the mo payers , I am still playing around with them I think aboput five or so mo. payers is enough but like to advertize for the ones that pay every mo and more to make sure as many people get in on this stock , so mI'm glad you are in I have 200 shares now and will eventually get to 500 shares , no hurry and the div goes up as I add more shares... I rec…See more
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scott carroll@scarroll100
I like public because you can sell your shares dwn to 1 and then b them b later and use the funds to b a stock or stocks that are on sale`, then when PD comes you can find a home for those funds... :uv talking stock talk... Scott 😇😃
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scott carroll@scarroll100
PS: I'm a ret Jet eng mech w/20 yrs USN mostly a/c carriers 3 yrs at sea three yrs shore duty mostly Pax riv, Md... Living now in Ronoke,VA. ... Scott 😇😃
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TJ Hollander@tjhollanderjr
@scarroll100 why is $LLAP down over 37% for the last 30 days? I didn't see any bad news on it and it seems like a pretty stable, funded, company. I may jump in on this next week. Thx for the lead!
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