Summary
- I think it's important to save money, but not at the cost of your happiness.
- Enjoying little things, like a latte or going to the movies, can make your hard work feel rewarding.
- Working hard without enjoying life can lead to burnout and make you question your efforts.
- While working towards financial goals, it's okay to have small pleasures to keep you motivated.
- Balancing saving and spending can help you enjoy life now and avoid regrets later.
- Don't sacrifice present happiness just to achieve future financial independence.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest finding a balance between saving money and enjoying life’s small pleasures. It's important to set aside some money for things that make you happy, like a latte or a movie night. Think of it as rewarding yourself for your hard work.
A good way of doing this is by setting a budget that includes room for fun. Even if it's just a little bit each month, having something to look forward to can keep you motivated and prevent burnout. Plus, you won't end up asking what all the hard work is for if you still get to make good memories now.
I suggest not waiting until you’re older to enjoy life. Enjoying the present is as important as planning for the future. This doesn't mean spending wildly, but it’s okay to treat yourself sometimes.
Another useful strategy is to track your spending. This way, you can make sure you’re not spending too much on extras but still get to enjoy them occasionally. Balancing can help you feel happy now and avoid feeling like you missed out later.
Remember, the goal is to achieve financial goals without sacrificing your present happiness. This way, you can smile now and keep smiling in the future. Just make sure your hard work feels worth it and doesn’t turn into a grind that leaves you questioning everything.
Full Transcript
in the financial Independence retire early fire Community the idea is to save as much as possible so you can get to your number as fast as possible and retire as early as possible and the idea is that you shouldn't waste money on Starbucks Netflix eating out movies or literally anything that might put a smile on your face in my opinion this is hor for a few reasons first of all do you think that you work hardest when you're miserable if you're grinding 60 hours per week and not reaping any of the enjoyment from it eventually you're going to ask yourself what the hell is it all for in fact fact this is the exact same question I asked myself right before I quit my former career as an engineer if you don't enjoy the fruits of your labor you're going to stop laboring when you're 65 years old you're going to look back on this hustle phase as one of the best times of your life where you made sacrifices perfected your craft and had a hell of a time along the way don't spoil those future Memories by living like a monk enjoy your freaking latte with whipped cream thanks for watching and remember to subscribe for more videos just like this one
