Save for later, or live now?

Side one

Save and compound

Pay yourself first, spend less than you earn and let compounding work. Freedom comes from what you don't spend.

The Richest Man in Babylon · The Psychology of Money
Side two

Life is now

Deferring life until retirement is a gamble. Take mini-retirements and use time while you have it.

The 4-Hour Workweek · Four Thousand Weeks
Common ground

Both treat freedom and control over your time as the real goal of money.

How to reconcile them

Save enough to be secure, then spend deliberately on time and experiences. Money's highest use is buying freedom and memories, but only once you're safe from ruin.

When each side is right

Prioritise saving when you lack a safety net or have dependants. Prioritise living when you're secure but postponing everything meaningful.

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