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#642 - Bill Perkins - Why You Should Spend All Of Your Money Before You Die

Jun 17, 2023
Bill Perkins, a hedge fund manager, poker player, and author of "Die With Zero," discusses the philosophy of maximizing life experiences through spending. He argues that accumulating wealth can lead to regret and encourages listeners to focus on 'memory dividends' through meaningful experiences. Bill shares insights on consuming at the right time, the dangers of extreme saving, and the importance of balancing ambition with personal connections. Embracing mortality motivates us to make fulfilling choices and enjoy life to the fullest.
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  • Maximizing positive life experiences means using your resources to create fulfilling moments.
  • Investing in experiences early in life allows you to take advantage of the memory dividend.

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Maximizing positive life experiences

Maximizing positive life experiences means using your resources, such as money and time, to create fulfilling and memorable moments. Delaying gratification to the extreme leads to no gratification, so it's important to make the most of life experiences.

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