Material things and the value of time
An irony of modern society is that many people work more to have more money to buy more stuff, but because they have so much stuff, they need more money, which means they have to work more, which means they have less time. To escape this vicious cycle:
- Deliberately reduce your spending below the level needed to maintain your lifestyle.
- Spending less helps fund your future. Living with a lesser lifestyle means you don't need to save as much for retirement.
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