

Second Cup: Invest this in your memory bank
10 snips Mar 30, 2025
Discover the powerful impact of spending on experiences rather than things. The discussion emphasizes how investing in memorable activities can enhance happiness, particularly for children. Personal stories illustrate the long-lasting joy that comes from creating memories. Thoughtful spending is highlighted as a pathway to foster connections and fulfillment, showing the psychological benefits that come from prioritizing what truly matters in life.
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Australia Trip
- Laura Vanderkam invested in travel in Australia during college.
- Those memories remain precious, proving the value of experiential spending.
Invest in Memory Bank
- Invest money in experiences you'll enjoy now and later.
- Consider if an experience will create lasting happy memories.
Tulip Picking
- Taking her kids tulip picking created lasting spring memories.
- Photos serve as reminders of this worthwhile experience.