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The Minimalists talk about avoiding lifestyle inflation. Listen to all three hours of episode 365 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How do I better manage my impulses and my budget as my income increases? (01:46)
What is “lifestyle inflation”? (02:29)
What is the “casino technique”? (12:04)
How will refunding dissatisfied customers and allowing them to keep items affect consumerism? (19:36)
How do we determine what luxuries to let go of when we can comfortably afford them? (24:38)
What is the “scorched earth approach”? (24:56)
Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
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