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I must admit that I’ve just read a great analogy for debt. Having backpacked the Grand Canyon three times in my life- once in the summer - I know just what Blunt Money is describing.

I can even recall my experience on the Bright Angel trail. I was doing a week long trip, so I just went down the Bright Angel Trail. I was amazed (still am!) at how many people venture below the rim when they are unprepared for it. Nobody else that I saw exceeded that of one nicely dressed lady that I passed near the first rock shelter on the trail.

She had no water with her - like many of the inexperienced hikers. What set her apart was the fact that she was doing the trail in 2″ heels. No sissy hiking boots on her. No utilitarian backpack or floppy brimmed hat. No suncreen or functional jeans. She was hiking in a dress and heels. I do not know how far she made it or if she walked out barefoot, but I hope she came out fine.

Enjoy the analogy. You could probably add in the different amounts of preparation people have, but it is not necessary.

Debt & the Grand Canyon @ Blunt Money

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