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3087: [Part 2] Earn Like A Boss Spend Like An Intern by Chris of Keep Thrifty on Money Goals

Mar 27, 2025
10:04

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Episode 3087:

Chris from KeepThrifty shares how living like a student during a well-paying internship taught him a powerful lesson: spending should be driven by values, not income. By focusing on tracking expenses, prioritizing long-term goals over short-term indulgences, and finding joy in low-cost experiences, he shows how financial freedom becomes more achievable - no matter how much you earn.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.keepthrifty.com/earn-like-a-boss-spend-like-an-intern/

Quotes to ponder:

"Your spending can (and should) be independent of your income."

"It’s not deprivation if you’re prioritizing something better."

"That which gets measured gets managed."

Episode references:

The More of Less: https://www.amazon.com/More-Less-Minimalist-Living-Discover/dp/1601427964

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