Introduction: The Quest of the Simple Life
- lust: luxure
- to wedge out: devenir plus mince
- contentment: satisfaction
- misfit: marginal
- Those happiest with money tend to be those who have found a way to stop thinking about it.
All Behavior makes Sense with enough Information
- bootlegged: marchandise illicite
- snubbed: snobé
- dour: austère
- gaudy: voyant
- egotism: égoïsme
- well-heeled: riche
- meth: méthadone
- bullheaded: entêté
- If you try to make sense of spending habits - yours or other's people - you have to start with the understanding that people don't just spend money on things they find fun or useful. Their decisions often reflects the social and psychological experiences of their life.
- The same product has very different meanings to different people.
- Values are equal to your preferences, and your preferences come from trying to reconcile your current needs with the lessons learned from your unique past experiences.
- Don't let anyone tell you what you should or shouldn't spend money on. There is no "right" way. You have to figure out what makes you happy and fulfilled
- A lot of money problems come from people spending or saving money in a way they think they are supposed to but doesn't match their personality.
- Be careful judging how other people spend their money.
May I Have Your Attention Please
- toil: labeur
- bustle: agitation
- to gawk at: regarder
- hubristic: débauche
- Observe what actually makes you happy and maximize that.
- I love the idea that my friends and family can benefit from the nice things I've purchased.
