As the holiday season approaches; you will see several articles in the Personal Finance community virtue signaling that they did not buy anything for Black Friday or during the Holiday Season.
Don’t deprive yourself
Financial Freedom should not mean deprivation. In fact, Financial Freedom means you should feel free to spend as long as it is done intentionally and you know that the purchase will lead to far greater enjoyment in the years to come.
Avoid the challenge of deprivation in the pursuit of Financial Freedom.
While writing about Financial Freedom, I am always reminded of this Reddit post where an individual described how he lost the love of his life in the crazy pursuit of FI (Financial Independence).
In fact, deciding to be frugal can end up costing you more money over the long term. Often, it is better to pay more and chose quality over quantity.
Don’t let money drive your life. Learn to appreciate the people around you.
As we begin the Holiday season in the US; let us take a moment to pause and acknowledge all the great things we have going for us, including the people in our lives.