Comments on: 7 Beliefs I Hold That Guide My Financial Life

By: Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom

Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 12:29:15 +0000

In reply to John. That belief is the backbone of my financial philosophy :)

By: John

John — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 13:18:59 +0000

“The real gift of financial independence is time, not money” – that’s freaking gold!

By: Zach

Zach — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 11:01:36 +0000

In reply to Mrs. Picky Pincher. That's great to remember as well. That's something I try to remind myself of frequently. This belief that life doesn't owe us anything softens the blows of failures but it also makes successes that much sweeter.

By: Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom

Zach @ Four Pillar Freedom — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 10:59:30 +0000

In reply to Mrs. Adventure Rich. Spending based on value has definitely changed my purchasing behavior. I don't feel guilty at all buying something that improves my life, it just so happens that there are very few "things" that actually improve my life. Thanks for the comment :)

By: Mrs. Picky Pincher

Mrs. Picky Pincher — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 13:43:54 +0000

I love these! I also have learned that life doesn’t owe us anything. Just because you put in the effort doesn’t mean that you’re going to reap financial rewards for something.

By: Mrs. Adventure Rich

Mrs. Adventure Rich — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 13:41:57 +0000

These are all great beliefs… I really like #2 and #3. Time is so incredibly valuable and that is the whole point of working hard and investing early… reap the benefits of the investments by freeing time in the future! And spending based on value shifts ones perspective on consumerism drastically. Suddenly, when you question all of your purchases, you realize how many are completely unnecessary and do not bring happiness.