Quote: (03-16-2013 05:36 AM)The Texas Prophet Wrote:
Quote: (03-16-2013 04:44 AM)Prophylaxis Wrote:
Being frugal means nothing in the bigger scheme of things. Why deprive yourself in the present? As long as you're living below your means, with the intention of expanding your means, fuck frugal - I want my dessert.
Living a bit frugal is good if you want to save up for trips overseas. That is a major point of this forum, so I would not say that living frugally is categorically wrong.
Sure, you can save and cut costs and after a year or so, you'll be able to lash out on an overseas trip for a month or so. You spend your money, wash - rinse-repeat.
A more sustainable approach would be to focus on increasing your cash flow instead. The cost cutting will seem trivial after a few years. This will help you achieve your travel dreams must faster.
If you're not growing, you're dying.