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I started asking “Do I actually need this ?” before every purchase. It’s saved me hundreds

Unlock Financial Freedom: The Simple 10-Second Question That Revolutionized My Spending Habits We’ve all been there: scrolling through an online store, spotting a "limited-time offer," or walking past a tempting display in a shop. Before you know it, that item is in your cart, then in your home, and perhaps, months later, gathering dust. The allure of a good deal, the thrill of a new possession, or simply the belief that "I might need this someday" often overrides our better judgment. But what if there was a simple, yet profoundly effective, mental hack that could stop this cycle, save you hundreds, and bring more mindfulness into your life? As one Redditor recently shared, it all comes down to a quick, honest question: "Do I really need this right now?" Key Takeaways Impulse buying is a common trap, often driven by sales and emotional appeal. A simple 10-second pause and the que...

TIL of Malört, a liqueur almost exclusive to Chicago, described as "like swallowing a burnt condom filled with gasoline."

Just don't: Alcohol and cocaine sneaks up on you, there's no such thing as moderation.

Living in this tech centered world is so overwhelming and inconvenient

What skill did you decide to learn as an adult, and how has it changed your life?

TIL that in Japan, it is common practice among married couples for the woman to fully control the couple's finances. The husbands' hand over their monthly pay and receive an allowance from their wives.

What do you believe is the best morning routine possible?

I was a creep, a weirdo, disgusting, a victimizer, an incel and generally a horrible person in the past. I hit rock bottom and decided to change.

No Perfectionism --> No Procrastination

Beware romanticizing small town life.

Lately I've been focusing more on how I use my after work hours and it's changing everything

TIL Star Trek Creator Gene Roddenberry was asked to write a series called Riverboat, set in 1860s Mississippi. When he discovered that the producers wanted no black people on the show, he argued so much with them that he lost the job

How do I teach my nervous system to feel safe… when all it’s ever known is survival?

Doing Nothing for 30mins in a day changed my life!

A grommet kit puts shower curtains and other cloth items in "buy it for life" territory.

What are the best Side Hustles for people in 9-5 job