Stop chasing the next big purchase and start finding genuine contentment. The world tells us that more money, more stuff, and a higher status equal happiness, yet we only feel more anxious and unfulfilled. Enter the ancient philosopher Epicurus, who flips the script on modern consumerism. We discuss how the Epicurean pursuit of tranquility and freedom from pain is the shortest, most reliable path to happiness and financial independence.
Greg joins this week’s podcast as we talk about:
– The core beliefs and philosophies of Epicurus
– The simple satisfaction of having your basic needs met
– Defining true happiness as the absence of desire, pain, and fear
– The three categories of desires
– Identifying and eliminating limitless desires
– The value in lowering your expectations and definition of “enough”
– Financial aponia: How being debt-free and having an emergency fund creates pleasure
– The importance of deep friendship and community
Show References:
- Inside Out Money podcast #038. The inside job of improving your finances
- Inside Out Money episode #008 – Save or splurge!? Being intentional with your spending
- Inside Out Money episode #010 – Out of sight, out of mind spending
- Inside Out Money episode #021 – What is enough?
- friends on FIRE podcast #095 – How to stop caring what people think and start living
- Inside Out Money podcast #057 – Comparison is the thief of joy – Stop comparing yourself to others
- Inside Out Money podcast #08 -. Trick yourself into spending less money
- Inside Out Money episode #007. Do $118 yoga pants make you happier? Lifestyle creep and lifestyle satisfaction
- Inisde Out Money episode #030 – Simple joys and the art of saving money
- Inside Out Money podcast episode #034 – Predatory marketing tactics and scams – How to spot and avoid them
- Inside Out Money episode #050 – From Cubicles to CampFI – An interview with two early-retiree couples
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