When to make do and when not to

Before Breakfast

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Education, Self-improvement

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🗓️ 21 September 2023

⏱️ 8 minutes

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0:00.0	In 1995, Detective Tony Richardson was trying to figure out who killed a fellow officer.
0:11.5	The case comes down to who is believed and who is ignored.
0:15.8	Oh my goodness, we did connect to Innocent Man.
0:19.1	I'm Beth Shelburn from Lava for Good Podcasts.
0:22.6	This is Ear Witness.
0:24.9	Welcome to Ear Witness on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
0:32.7	Welcome to Before Breakfast, a production of iHeartRadio.
0:41.3	Good morning.
0:43.4	This is Laura.
0:45.6	Welcome to the Before Breakfast Podcast.
0:48.8	Today's tip is to think through when to make do and when not to.
0:55.0	There is no point buying new things when the old things work just as well.
0:59.9	On the other hand, there is no point being constantly unhappy with little things either.
1:06.4	A little contemplation might help you figure out the right balance.
1:12.4	So as long time listeners know, I am a fairly frugal sort.
1:16.5	I come down strongly on the side of making do.
1:21.1	I am driving a 12-year-old car because it still works.
1:25.7	I find it incredibly annoying when I have to buy things like new socks and new underwear.
1:31.1	Because in my mind, these things should last forever.
1:36.4	Now, there are some upsides to being willing to make do.
1:40.4	I can and have lived on very little money when that's been necessary.
1:46.2	I am not upset by mediocre accommodations when I'm traveling.
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