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Backpacking Funded By Savings
- Paula Pant saved aggressively early in her career and used that to quit and travel the world for two years with about $25,000 saved.
- She lived on roughly $1,000/month by staying in low-cost places and geo-arbitraging her spending.
Opportunity Cost Frames Every Purchase
- Every spending choice has an opportunity cost and trades current wants for future priorities.
- Paula built the Afford Anything brand around recognizing and choosing those trade-offs intentionally.
Don't Touch Your Retirement During Crises
- Do not react to market panic; commit to a contribution strategy and stick with it during downturns.
- Treat your 401(k) like your face — don't touch it during market turbulence.