EPISODE · Mar 27, 2025 · 8 MIN
3087: [Part 2] Earn Like A Boss Spend Like An Intern by Chris of Keep Thrifty on Money Goals
from Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice · host Optimal Living Daily | Diania Merriam
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3087: [Part 2] Earn Like A Boss Spend Like An Intern by Chris of Keep Thrifty on Money Goals
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