Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like.

May 1, 2025 · 2:57 PM UTC

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Replying to @themichaelshoe
This is something that's affecting a wide range of people. Most people think they are living for themselves but deep down, they are just trying to please and impress others.
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I was most people for like 12 years. then I realized that even if I was offered a top job, I will not be happy. then the answer is clear.
Replying to @themichaelshoe
This is reason why many people are broke.
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I'd say almost 100% of people in this world do this. just a few people who know from a very early age know what they actually want and the thing actually matters. but it's never too late (that is the good thing!).
Replying to @themichaelshoe
Resourcefulness Be resourceful
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that can be applied in a lot of places
Replying to @themichaelshoe
We’re all just playing Monopoly with real money?
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to a certain extent, yes. but why play the game, if you find out that is not what you want?
Replying to @themichaelshoe
Preach! Can totally relate - capitalism's got us all buying designer clutter to flex on folks we secretly can't stand. Wanna actually make some smart money moves? Grab our free stock picks and invest in something real.
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yup!
Replying to @themichaelshoe
Credit cards be having people in a side quest they didn’t sign up for
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they play that mind game all too well
Replying to @themichaelshoe
The "why" behind our purchases is so crucial. Most spending isn’t about need — it’s about narrative.
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brands tell a story to sell don't let that story become your identity
Replying to @themichaelshoe
A lot of people are stuck with this. No matter how hard you try, you can't please people so it's a waste.
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that is a grand total of waste
Replying to @themichaelshoe
This is far too common.
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but once you know it, you know it! never too late
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Replying to @themichaelshoe
So very true. Tracking expenses against true values reveals surprising misalignments. The gap between what we spend on versus what actually makes us happy is often shocking.
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that is a trick I want to steal!
Replying to @themichaelshoe
It’s one big mess for sure.
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then let's clean it up!
Replying to @themichaelshoe
Consumerism in one brutal sentence.
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most people never figure out this. so regardless of your age, it's early to make a change!
Replying to @themichaelshoe
Focus on what truly matters, not external factors.
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that definitely comes with experience I told myself this story that I want to be a contributor and manager for the first 12 years of professional life but it turns out that this is a lie I told myself too freedom is the only thing that matters
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Replying to @themichaelshoe
Living rich is quiet. Performing rich is loud.
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we were taught otherwise... but hey, at least we know now and it's never too late!
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Replying to @themichaelshoe
That’s the rat race of life It’s really crazy
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we've been fed the wrong idea for whole life but once you learn it, you cannot unlearn it
Replying to @themichaelshoe
Chasing approval is the most expensive addiction.
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I did that for so many years then realized that I really don't care that much
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Replying to @themichaelshoe
Crazy world we live in
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100%
Replying to @themichaelshoe
Don't be those people.. Be yourself
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100%
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