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Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice

1823: The Zero Cost Lifestyle by Tynan on Simple Living & Frugality

Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice

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🗓️ 7 March 2022

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Summary

Tynan shares his thoughts on the zero cost lifestyle. Episode 1823: The Zero Cost Lifestyle by Tynan on Simple Living & Frugality Tynan was named as one of the top 25 best bloggers in 2013 by Time Magazine. He believes in making deliberate decisions and breaking away from the herd mentality. He likes learning new things, building habits, exposing the world, connecting with awesome people, and creating good work. The New York Times Bestseller “The Game” featured him as one of the main characters, as he was one of the most famous pickup artists in the world. In 2008, he sold everything he owned and went on an extended world trip, becoming a fervent minimalist. Fun facts: he’s a college dropout, was a professional poker player, Courtney Love was his roommate for 9 months, and he once built a swimming pool in his living room. The original post is located here: http://tynan.com/the-zero-cost-lifestyle  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

It's a minimalist Monday edition of Optimal Finance Daily, episode 1823.

0:06.0

The Zero Cost Lifestyle by Tynen of Tynen.com

0:11.1

and I'm your host and personal finance enthusiast, Diana Mariam.

0:16.0

Let's jump right into our next post as we optimize your life.

0:21.0

The Zero Cost Lifestyle by Tynen of Tynen.com

0:31.0

Several years ago, I was sitting with a bunch of friends at a restaurant.

0:35.0

Dinner was winding down and we were all stuffed.

0:38.0

My friend next to me asked me how I made so much money.

0:42.0

I always had money for everything she said and she was always struggling.

0:46.0

The bill came and everyone went down the list, adding up their stuff.

0:50.0

Before taxing tip, mine was around $7, hers was $30, more than four times what mine was.

0:58.0

She had two margaritas, an entree which she didn't finish and an appetizer.

1:03.0

I had three burritos ala cart, chips that were free and water.

1:08.0

I used to get the burrito plate but then I realized that for less money I could get three burritos instead of two

1:14.0

and not have the extra rice and salad that I didn't want.

1:18.0

That's why I always have money. I don't spend it stupidly.

1:22.0

For those who don't want to listen to this whole post, here's the short version.

1:26.0

Figure out what you really want to do and then figure out the absolute cheapest way to do it.

1:31.0

Be creative, think outside the box.

1:34.0

That doesn't mean to compromise on what you want to do, by the way.

1:38.0

I'm not saying that. I mean to figure out what you really want and go after that.

1:43.0

Not the packaged, this is the good life you see on TV.

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