Before you spend your pay, set a little aside for future you.

Pay yourself first: before any money goes to bills or spending, set aside a small part of every payday for future you. In Clason's parable, a broke young scribe learns to keep at least one coin in ten, and even after losing his first savings on a bad deal, he keeps going until it adds up to real wealth. Starting small and staying consistent matters more than the amount.

Try today: So today, keep it small. Move a little of your next pay somewhere you won't touch it, before you spend.