Saving: An Acquired Addiction

The secret to success is paying yourself first. If you wait until you pay everyone else, you'll come out on the short end of the stick.

The secret to success is paying yourself first. If you wait until you pay everyone else, you'll come out on the short end of the stick. TheLightPainter/Shutterstock

As personality traits go, “compulsive” and “addictive” are not generally considered all that terrific. Those of us with an inclination to be obsessive struggle to overcome our obsessions.

But hold on a minute! Being compulsive—easily addicted and slightly obsessive—can be a good trait when that propensity is harnessed and channeled in the right direction. Don’t forget that compulsive people often have great personalities, are driven to accomplish big things, and bring a little sparkle to humanity.