The Lifestyle of the Scrap Happy
I get rewarded twice for thriftiness. First, I get the immediate reward of an item at a severely discounted price, if not free. Second, I collect tiny moments of resilience.
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March 14thstory
It Doesn’t Take Special Financial Knowledge to Become Wealthy
The simplicity of it all can be found in the story of a self-taught TV repairman who rode his bicycle to my house when I was a kid, and the millions he left afterwards.
March 8thstory
Being Easily Pleased Is a Superpower
In my experience, the more I keep an eye out for little joys, the more I find those little joys. I can experience these happinesses on a near-daily basis.
March 3rdstory
The Fun of Irrational Frugal Guilt
Two weeks ago, I slunk out of the grocery store feeling ashamed. Why? Because I’d wanted strawberries, and saw that they weren’t on sale. And I got them anyway. (!!!)
February 28thstory
The Frugal Sybarite
Hanging our laundry to dry in the sun leads to another luxury: falling asleep surrounded by the fragrance of the sun and the wind. Some people would say the sun has no odor. I beg to differ.
February 24thstory
Myth: No One Ever Got Rich by [X]
The problem is that these are singular claims. It ignores that your total money mindset is made up of many beliefs and actions. It’s unlikely that you are going to be frugal in just one area.