Short and crisp, this made for an interesting thought-provoking read.

I couldn’t agree with you more. It’s a shame people feel the need to pull others down, but that’s simply how it is. From my experience, the more differently I do things, the more people around me voice their concerns but I’m used to it by now because I know where I’m headed and it doesn’t bother me anymore. Thanks for the feedback 🙂

Reminding yourself of the end goal and your reason for saving is a tactic I also use to keep my spending low. Of course I go out from time to time but I try to maximize each dollar I use to get the most value of the money I do spend. Thanks for sharing 🙂

Thanks so much! 🙂

I have a very similar situation, eventually people pick up on my spending habits over time and just accept them for what they are. I’m absolutely not opposed to going out to eat, but I don’t do it nearly as regularly as most people I work with and they are completely okay with that at this point. Thanks for sharing 🙂

Not worrying about what other people think of me is one of the best habits I think I’ve ever developed…I encourage other young people to learn this skill as early as possible too! It’s a life changer. Thanks for the feedback 🙂

Stealth wealth is such a useful tool to have in your financial toolbox. I’m slowly learning the benefits of it myself. Kudos to you for kicking peer pressure in the face, and thanks for the feedback as always 🙂

I think discovering that you no longer need to have your decisions validated by others is SO important in terms of getting a grip on your finances. It’s a topic I’ve written about before – escaping the comparison game between yourself and others is possibly the biggest hurdle preventing most people from achieving true financial independence. Once you jump over this hurdle, everything else falls into place. Thanks for the feedback 🙂

You make a great point, people who criticize the decisions of others are often just insecure…and I think you nailed the takeaway for this article – eat more crab, just to be safe.