Comments on: Make Your Life Upgrade Proof

By: Mr. Grumby

Mr. Grumby — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 19:56:27 +0000

“Perpetual Upgrading is Voluntary Slavery”- This describes my approach up until about 10 years ago. I got tired of something so I bought a new one, regardless of whether it was still functional.

You have nailed it- by stopping TV, advertising exposure and resisting the temptation to upgrade every time a new version is released, I’ve watched my assets grow. And my old stuff works just fine.

Great post!

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By: Jacq

Jacq — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 01:24:03 +0000

I am all in on #7. My 2 purchased this weekend I’ve been thinking of for way more than a month. I’ve been using a hand down table, but wanted one of my own for a long time now. Friends have the same model, which has held up through many moves, attesting to quality. I came into some unexpected money and was sitting at the old table and realized with my hand me down chairs it wasn’t the right size for me. Most of the money will be saved, but I’m taking care of my body by having furniture that fits, and I am happy. 🙂

By: Dadds Dollars Debts

Dadds Dollars Debts — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 14:08:42 +0000

Great post! I recently replaced our vacuum cleaner and the dog hair is being swept more efficiently. I agree with buying quality over quantity. Buy something that you can have for a long time. I am a huge proponent of donating or selling things you have not used in 3 months (unless it is seasonal).

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The Sunday Best (6/11/2017) - Physician on FIRE — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 07:56:00 +0000

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By: Femme

Femme — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 04:35:30 +0000

Number 7 and 13 have saved me so many times in my life. It’s amazing how just being conscious or delaying our purchases can reinforce better behaviors. Resisting those upgrades is difficult, but oh, so necessary if you want to live a life of financial peace.

By: PoF

PoF — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 02:10:00 +0000

In reply to TheHappyPhilosopher. You're on the map!

By: TheHappyPhilosopher

TheHappyPhilosopher — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 00:17:47 +0000

In reply to Unconventional Sustainability. Not using or having a car is a good one. Nice.

By: Unconventional Sustainability

Unconventional Sustainability — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 23:36:30 +0000

I get a lot of satisfaction when I use something up. In fact, I’m still wearing a lot of the clothes I bought in high school when I worked at the Gap. I’ve never been a big shopper, but getting rid of my car helped reduce the number of times I go to the store each year since it is a far bigger commitment to either bike or borrow a vehicle. It was fun to go down your list and realize that I use all of these! In many ways it makes life more fun when you don’t rush out and buy new things. It takes more creativity to figure out how to reuse, repurpose or just do without (plus I get a lot more enjoyment when I’ve rigged something up rather than taking the easy route of ordering something new). Great post as always – thanks!

By: TheHappyPhilosopher

TheHappyPhilosopher — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 14:20:20 +0000

I can relate. I put off a car purchase for years because I couldn’t really decide what I wanted. That and the car buying experience is so terrible most of the time.