“My Savings Account”: Tom Brady’s Ex-wife Gisele Bündchen Had a Master Plan for a Proud Achievement Which Made Her an Independent Woman

The picture that is painted at the mention of a former Victoria’s Secret Angel is often one of a glamorous lifestyle. While success in the modeling industry is certainly followed by big paychecks, the initial stages of that journey can be quite difficult. Despite all her success, Gisele Bündchen, like many others, struggled at the start of her career. But, those hurdles enabled her to become quite thrifty. So, what did she do?

As one of the global ambassadors for her native country, Brazil, it may be difficult to picture Bündchen living a life that was poles apart from her success over the years. But her tell-all, ‘Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life,’ revealed that her eventual success stemmed from humble beginnings. Narrating the events that led up to her first real estate purchase, Bündchen’s story may prove to be the right kind of motivation.

Gisele Bündchen made her dreams a reality

Gisele Bündchen’s honesty is a breath of fresh air. Going below the surface of the events that shaped her, the model’s memoir packs a punch. She narrated the thrifty habits she applied to her life to save up for a big purchase, in preparation for a rainy day. But unlike many, the model didn’t only rely on extra money from her job.

Instead, Bündchen chose to cut down on unnecessary spending and save up whatever she could. She wrote, “I began squirreling away whatever funds were left over at the end of each month. I’d never been interested in expensive clothes or handbags or shoes. I was more of a hippie. If I needed new clothes, I paid a visit to one of the downtown flea markets. Why buy new clothes when I was going to be dressing up at the studio?”

She added, “When I got more successful and clients began sending me first-class airline tickets, I traded them for seats in economy, and the money I saved went straight into my savings account.” But why was Bündchen saving up all of this money? What big purchase did she have in mind?

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With her hard-earned savings, Gisele Bündchen was able to buy an apartment in New York. Real Estate in the Big Apple is the farthest thing from cheap, but the model worked hard to make it happen. While reining in one’s spending habits could be a difficult task, especially in the fashion world, Gisele Bündchen prioritized working towards a stable future over material goods.

Despite the odds, Bündchen continues to shine

The former Victoria’s Secret Angel has always been a step ahead of the rest. In terms of her career, the model’s determination to stand out put her ahead of the pack. But, despite being one of the most sought-after models in the industry, Gisele Bündchen also managed to raise a family.

Married to recently retired NFL star Tom Brady, Bündchen has two children whom she adores. While her marriage to the QB ended late last year, Bündchen is still pressing forward. Her perseverance in the face of adversity shouldn’t come as a surprise. From her practices and anecdotes, if there’s one thing for certain, it’s the fact that Bündchen will look at things from a ‘glass half full’ perspective and mindfully embark on whatever path she’s taking.

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