Comments on: The Joy-Driven Guide to Spending https://fourpillarfreedom.com/the-joy-driven-guide-to-spending/ Sharing insights on how to grow wealth and gain freedom. Mon, 21 Oct 2019 20:55:28 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 By: Five Things Iā€™m Cheap As Hell About | THE LUXE STRATEGIST https://fourpillarfreedom.com/the-joy-driven-guide-to-spending/#comment-32432 Sat, 13 Oct 2018 20:21:28 +0000 https://fourpillarfreedom.com/?p=18843#comment-32432 […] problem paying more for clothes that make me feel like me. Zach from Four Pillar Freedom has spent $400 on Chipotle this year because he loves it. Millennial Money Diaries, despite the common advice to cut lattes, thinks […]

]]> By: Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom https://fourpillarfreedom.com/the-joy-driven-guide-to-spending/#comment-1158 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 23:21:30 +0000 https://fourpillarfreedom.com/?p=18843#comment-1158 In reply to Miss Mazuma.

I’m sure Chipotle’s stock has been an adventure to hold onto. There’s not many stocks that are as volatile as Chipotle!

I understand the appeal of sushi too – I actually think that’s a dish that’s hard to make at home just as good as chef’s at sushi restaurants. And you nailed it – the journey to F.I. should still be enjoyable. Some things are simply worth spending on šŸ™‚

]]> By: Miss Mazuma https://fourpillarfreedom.com/the-joy-driven-guide-to-spending/#comment-1156 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 13:11:45 +0000 https://fourpillarfreedom.com/?p=18843#comment-1156 I am grateful that you spend so much at Chiopte…I am still hanging on to that sinking stock and every person who buys gives me hope it may one day go up! šŸ˜‰ Confession: I never ate at chipotle until after I bought the stock. ? All I see when we go there is a bunch of ingredients I can make at home and create my own bowls/burritos for way less (I don’t eat meat so that helps), but my boyfriend loves it as much as you seem to so we do go on occasion. Eh, to each their own! In terms of food, I spend on sushi. I could make it at home but I really love the designs and beauty each chef adds to their dishes. Of course, the other major expense is travel and that one can get costly if you aren’t careful. Regardless of what/where you choose to spend your money Inagree with you that it is important to save but also spend. Keep the joy in your life while still striving for FI. No sense to have a journey full of boredom.

]]> By: Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom https://fourpillarfreedom.com/the-joy-driven-guide-to-spending/#comment-1147 Fri, 25 Aug 2017 10:35:35 +0000 https://fourpillarfreedom.com/?p=18843#comment-1147 In reply to Amber tree.

Good for you, if that’s what brings joy then don’t feel guilty spending on it. Everyone is unique – what one FIRE blogger spends money on and finds value in may be completely different than you šŸ™‚

]]> By: Amber tree https://fourpillarfreedom.com/the-joy-driven-guide-to-spending/#comment-1145 Fri, 25 Aug 2017 04:17:33 +0000 https://fourpillarfreedom.com/?p=18843#comment-1145 Fully agreed. We need to spend money on experiences that we enjoy. Otherwise, the journey to FIRE is dull and not worth living.
We have that with our holiday budget: way bigger than other FIRE people I know. We like it, we keep it as long as we have the budget room for it

]]> By: Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom https://fourpillarfreedom.com/the-joy-driven-guide-to-spending/#comment-1140 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:17:08 +0000 https://fourpillarfreedom.com/?p=18843#comment-1140 In reply to Miguel @ The Rich Miser.

Agreed. After all, the end goal is to spend your time here on earth in a meaningful way that makes you fulfilled and happy. The best way to do this isn’t necessarily to live in extreme frugality all the way until retirement. Often a blend of work and leisure can be the perfect recipe for a good life.

]]> By: Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom https://fourpillarfreedom.com/the-joy-driven-guide-to-spending/#comment-1138 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:11:51 +0000 https://fourpillarfreedom.com/?p=18843#comment-1138 In reply to Krystal.

Spending on experiences is almost always worth it. It’s great to hear that you’re saving so much on food, clothing, and housing so you have the money available to spend on those experiences and entertainment that bring you joy – that’s what it’s all about šŸ™‚

]]> By: Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom https://fourpillarfreedom.com/the-joy-driven-guide-to-spending/#comment-1137 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:07:38 +0000 https://fourpillarfreedom.com/?p=18843#comment-1137 In reply to Mrs. Picky Pincher.

I have to admit I do have a slight addiction…and I love how you guys have cut out on the entertainment / flashy cars because you place more priority on food. That’s awesome to hear, it sounds like you’ve done a great job of identifying what type of spending makes you happiest šŸ™‚

]]> By: Miguel @ The Rich Miser https://fourpillarfreedom.com/the-joy-driven-guide-to-spending/#comment-1131 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 15:23:12 +0000 https://fourpillarfreedom.com/?p=18843#comment-1131 I agree that it’s folly to wait until retirement to start having fun in life; I think balance is key. For me, travel and new experiences bring me joy, while, like you, I hate clothes shopping.

In any case, I don’t believe in extreme frugality to the point of making yourself miserable.

]]> By: Krystal https://fourpillarfreedom.com/the-joy-driven-guide-to-spending/#comment-1129 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 14:39:44 +0000 https://fourpillarfreedom.com/?p=18843#comment-1129 I’m a single woman living in Jamaica (yes the tiny island). I spend minimal money on food, clothing, etc. I even live with my father to save (working on my house down payment). What i do spend money on is entertainment. There are a lot of attractions here and I’m weak to them. I even spent last weekend at Turtle River Park / Dunns River Falls. It was awesome.

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