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Episode 3449:
Mr. Finer explores the hidden costs of purchasing decisions, urging readers to consider not just the monetary price but the time exchanged from their life to afford it. By reframing spending in terms of life-hours and evaluating whether purchases align with personal values, he advocates for more intentional financial choices that can lead to greater satisfaction and financial independence.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://mrfiner.com/what-is-the-real-cost-of-buying-something/
Quotes to ponder:
“The cost of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.”
“There is no bigger blunder than people who spend the greater part of their life getting their living.”
“Living your life making money to spend money is like being on a hamster wheel.”
Episode references:
Walden by Henry David Thoreau: https://www.amazon.com/Walden-Henry-David-Thoreau/dp/1505297729
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