10 Comic Book Hero Solutions To Fix Your Financial Problems

3. Become A Guru (Splinter)

If you're still having trouble taking control over your own life, try being a guru, because gurus make all the rules, and their authority supersedes even that of comic book writers. Take Splinter's example from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He isn't technically a guru in the dictionary sense, but as far as capitalism is concerned, it's all the same. Splinter is living proof of the American Dream. Due to vast forces far beyond his reach, Splinter was made to move to New York City, separated from his family in more ways than one, and banished to the sewers€”until he brought his own voice to pool of ideas and made it an indispensable part of that sacred fraternity of influence. After finding four lost baby turtles, he realized a new identity for himself. He raised the children, bringing order to all of their lives. Using an ancient set of philosophy, cool robes, a peaceful demeanor, and a gradual accrual of miscellaneous decorative antiques, Splinter created a persona that both demanded respect and brought meaning to his honorable roots. Think about it. People do things for him, even laying down their lives. Their lives stop without him. Of course, you don't have to have honorable roots to get people to listen to you. Your background doesn't have to be particularly meaningful for you. You don't have to have skills to back up what you're saying. You don't have to be a responsible individual. Heck, you don't even have to believe in what you're saying, or have anything to say for that matter. With the right charm (even if you're not an adorable rodent), you can accomplish anything. Sure, Splinter claims a lot of things, but how can we ever really know he means them? What's the key lesson here? Finances only matter the less you're known.