Luxurious things take up your physical space and clutter your mind. And not just do you have to earn more to buy more, but you also have more things to fix and worry about when broken.
Instead, use your time to have life experiences instead of buying things. Moreover buy things that are necessary and are of high quality. It’ll not just be good for the environment but will also make you more productive.
Live within your means and don’t depend on your wealth—people become slaves to their luxury, trying to maintain their monetary standard. Remember that we humans can be happy with very little.
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