2859: Frugality Is Not Mainstream by Liz of Frugalwoods on Societal Pressure & Consumerism

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🗓️ 8 September 2024

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2859: Liz of Frugalwoods.com shares how embracing an unconventional frugal lifestyle has enabled her and her husband to pursue financial independence and early retirement. By rejecting societal pressures and consumerism, they find happiness and freedom in living below their means, ultimately achieving their goals on their terms. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.frugalwoods.com/2014/06/11/frugality-is-not-mainstream/ Quotes to ponder: "We accept, and announce, that we are officially unusual. Frugal weirdos. Contrary to the mainstream." "The minute we stepped off the ridiculous carousel of consumerism we felt free." "Living a super frugal lifestyle is what makes us happy and is our most genuine iteration of existence." Episode references: Your Money or Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transform-Relationship/dp/0143115766 Mr. Money Mustache Blog: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/ The Simple Path to Wealth: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Path-Wealth-financial-independence/dp/1533667926 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is optimal finance daily.
0:03.0	Frugality is not mainstream.
0:05.0	By Liz, of Frugalwoods.com
0:08.0	and I'm your host and personal finance enthusiast, Diana Merriam.
0:12.0	I'm going to jump right into today's post. finance enthusiast, Diana Merriam.
0:13.1	I'm going to jump right into today's post
0:15.2	as we optimize your life.
0:21.1	Frugality is not mainstream, Liz of Frugalwoods.com
0:27.0	A major factor in our ability to pursue financial independence and early retirement
0:32.0	is the fact that Mr Frugalwoods and I don't care what you think.
0:36.0	This is not to say that we don't value your opinion, your advice or your guidance.
0:41.0	We surely do.
0:43.0	We just don't care if you judge us.
0:45.5	Go ahead.
0:46.6	We've mastered the art of letting go and surrendering.
0:50.4	We accept and announce that we are officially unusual, frugal weirdos, contrary to the mainstream.
0:59.0	I used to be a bit closeted about our frugality, but now I'm known for it.
1:04.7	Living a super frugal lifestyle is what makes us happy and is our most genuine
1:09.6	iteration of existence. It's getting us where we want to be in life at age 30 instead of
1:15.9	age 65. Plus our friends know we'll gladly take their hand-me-downs and we have no
1:22.4	shame in picking up sweet furniture
1:24.7	discarded by the side of the road. The minute we stepped off the
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