Big hello from a lurker in Chicago
Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 1:21 am
Hey fellow savers.
I'm happy to make your aquaintance. I came across Jacob's book about a year ago after telling a friend that I had recently changed my relationship with money after reading Your Money or Your Life. Luckily for me he is a savvy dude and pointed me to ERE as the next steps and I have been going it alone lurking in the forums now and then for inspiration. Finally joining in the talk after rereading ERE this month and finally meeting Jacob IRL, (I had never met a favorite author in the flesh so that was great, Jacob is a super sharp and humble dude.)
I am mostly looking for tips and support breaking 'out of the cave' if you will. I have recently graduated from University and am in a new relationship which I enjoy, but I find myself being called time and time again to SPEND. I know that having lots of stuff and going into debt wont make me happy, but I just feel drawn towards spending/consuming to express myself more often now that I am no longer a student and am dating in the real world.
The reality of saving in an ultra spending focused society kind of bites but I have a solid foundation thanks to some positive friendships (big shoutout to TheAnimal, if this were 'consumption addicts anonymous' he would be my sponsor) and thanks to Jacob's visionary work in ERE. When I gifted the book to some interested friends and family, I described it as the most empowering literature on financial and life philosophy out there, the finest dope on the self help streets if you will. So thanks for the inspiration Jacob. (And for the buttered popcorn that DW put out at the meet up... that's the real finest dope on the street...)
About me: I really love woodworking, foreign languages, coffee, and hikes. I live near a forest preserve in the southwest suburbs so if you are in Chicago hit me up and we can go for a weekend hike or you want to work on your spanish over coffee. Anyways I'm happy to be here and that my lurking days are over.
Best,
Atticus
I'm happy to make your aquaintance. I came across Jacob's book about a year ago after telling a friend that I had recently changed my relationship with money after reading Your Money or Your Life. Luckily for me he is a savvy dude and pointed me to ERE as the next steps and I have been going it alone lurking in the forums now and then for inspiration. Finally joining in the talk after rereading ERE this month and finally meeting Jacob IRL, (I had never met a favorite author in the flesh so that was great, Jacob is a super sharp and humble dude.)
I am mostly looking for tips and support breaking 'out of the cave' if you will. I have recently graduated from University and am in a new relationship which I enjoy, but I find myself being called time and time again to SPEND. I know that having lots of stuff and going into debt wont make me happy, but I just feel drawn towards spending/consuming to express myself more often now that I am no longer a student and am dating in the real world.
The reality of saving in an ultra spending focused society kind of bites but I have a solid foundation thanks to some positive friendships (big shoutout to TheAnimal, if this were 'consumption addicts anonymous' he would be my sponsor) and thanks to Jacob's visionary work in ERE. When I gifted the book to some interested friends and family, I described it as the most empowering literature on financial and life philosophy out there, the finest dope on the self help streets if you will. So thanks for the inspiration Jacob. (And for the buttered popcorn that DW put out at the meet up... that's the real finest dope on the street...)
About me: I really love woodworking, foreign languages, coffee, and hikes. I live near a forest preserve in the southwest suburbs so if you are in Chicago hit me up and we can go for a weekend hike or you want to work on your spanish over coffee. Anyways I'm happy to be here and that my lurking days are over.
Best,
Atticus