Basically, frugal is a terrible word, no one should be "frugal" that simply means suffering to live. Instead as the paste at the bottom below its more like maximization.
Track your spending and Be honest with your spending Lots of people spend money because they get "Bored", they buy something stupid like iPhone apps, movie downloads etc. The truth is you're making these purchases because you're bored to tears.
Other examples of being honest with yourself:
Did you get a "sick car" to get girls. Yeah.. okay you know better than that you don't need a sick car. If you really need a car, it doesn't need to be a BMW Z4.
Do you buy food because you're lazy or because you're really in a rush. Most people start eating out frequently because they are "too busy" usually that means too lazy. If you work at a restaurant for a few years you'll quickly see the things that go on behind those doors is downright disgusting.
Do you buy "fancy" alcohol. This is usually a "curse" for older people as they develop a "need" for a tasty more expensive wine/beer. No need again. Only buy top shelf stuff if it's helping you get a girl or you're having friends over. Sure you can buy the expensive stuff but if its just for you who cares, drink garbage alcohol at clubs/bars its not like you should care about the taste. Alcohol is just a "game performance enhancer".
Here are some ways to change your life to make things easier.
1. Go shopping once a week on Sundays. Sundays are the busiest days for super markets so you can day game at the same time. Buy exactly what you will use for the week, no leftover food. Repeat every Sunday.
2. Stop going to eat out unless you're on a date or with friends. Always have booze at your place (good types) just in case though.
3. Look up your colors for clothing. If you find the right colors that fit your skin tone and build just go find clothes that fit and are cheap. You can mix the right colors together without going custom and look good.
4. Read. If you're bored try to learn something, if you're busy learning you're certainly not opening your wallet on frivilous spending.
5. Throw away your cable bill. I've even had people over no one really notices i don't have cable, just flip on some music and pre party + roll out. Haven't turned the thing on in years, just link it up to your computer in case.
Anyway the below reply is in the "fuck minimalism" thread as well. Basically do stuff that maximizes what you want out of life. You shouldn't be suffering, zero complaints on my end with my life style right now, just gotta be honest with what you want.
Track your spending and Be honest with your spending Lots of people spend money because they get "Bored", they buy something stupid like iPhone apps, movie downloads etc. The truth is you're making these purchases because you're bored to tears.
Other examples of being honest with yourself:
Did you get a "sick car" to get girls. Yeah.. okay you know better than that you don't need a sick car. If you really need a car, it doesn't need to be a BMW Z4.
Do you buy food because you're lazy or because you're really in a rush. Most people start eating out frequently because they are "too busy" usually that means too lazy. If you work at a restaurant for a few years you'll quickly see the things that go on behind those doors is downright disgusting.
Do you buy "fancy" alcohol. This is usually a "curse" for older people as they develop a "need" for a tasty more expensive wine/beer. No need again. Only buy top shelf stuff if it's helping you get a girl or you're having friends over. Sure you can buy the expensive stuff but if its just for you who cares, drink garbage alcohol at clubs/bars its not like you should care about the taste. Alcohol is just a "game performance enhancer".
Here are some ways to change your life to make things easier.
1. Go shopping once a week on Sundays. Sundays are the busiest days for super markets so you can day game at the same time. Buy exactly what you will use for the week, no leftover food. Repeat every Sunday.
2. Stop going to eat out unless you're on a date or with friends. Always have booze at your place (good types) just in case though.
3. Look up your colors for clothing. If you find the right colors that fit your skin tone and build just go find clothes that fit and are cheap. You can mix the right colors together without going custom and look good.
4. Read. If you're bored try to learn something, if you're busy learning you're certainly not opening your wallet on frivilous spending.
5. Throw away your cable bill. I've even had people over no one really notices i don't have cable, just flip on some music and pre party + roll out. Haven't turned the thing on in years, just link it up to your computer in case.
Anyway the below reply is in the "fuck minimalism" thread as well. Basically do stuff that maximizes what you want out of life. You shouldn't be suffering, zero complaints on my end with my life style right now, just gotta be honest with what you want.
Quote: (02-23-2013 11:52 AM)WestCoast Wrote:
I would reverse this thinking to "maximization".
Ex: if you are a deca millionaire you should be running nothing but high end stuff all day and running as much status as possible to create large harems of girls.
If you are making $50K a year, going into debt for a "pussy magnet" car you are a dumbass.
I like to think of money as "how can I efficiently spend it for maximum results". This is why I absolutely love the following things:
1. Weightlifting like a monster = cost of clothing comes down because you walk around in a fitted sweater or v-neck
2. Dancing venues where drinks are strong+cheap. Most guys who are good dancers don't go to the grimey places so you can sit thee and pick off the only cute girls at the venue cost? $20.
3. Studio apartments, central location is key, a studio helps because it is already set up for sex. Hate suburbs and homes, big cities only, people get hammered and logistics better be good.
4. Alcohol and drugs = only when picking up girls or going on dates. Drinking at home with no pussy set up is a waste of health and money.
5. Cooking at home 80% of the time. Again unless you are rich there is no value in "restaurant game". So you should be eating tons of organic only vegetables and fruits. Most restaurants, even the expensive ones, are awful for you health wise
That's about it, not about "minimalism" it's about "maximizing" all of your cash. "Rich" just means happy with your life and do not have to work if you don't need to.
America is one of the best damn places in the world to acquire assets, so remember that. Combined with game + slutty girls, the choice should be to Aquire a lot of capital.
Its not about the cheapest way to get laid, it's about the most efficient way to get laid