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Living Within Your Means Isn't About Money
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People say the key to financial stability is living within your means. But what does that actually mean? I worked with a client who made nearly a million dollars a year. By most peopleâs standards, he was wildly successful. But during one of our sessions, he admitted something that caught me off guard: âTyler, Iâd honestly rather make $300,000 and have a life. This isnât what I wanted.â Despite his impressive income, he felt trappedâby obligations, by expectations, by the lifestyle that came with it. His âmeansâ had expanded, but his happiness hadnât. Thatâs the problem. Most people think living within their means is just a math equation: income minus expenses. But if you havenât defined what âenoughâ looks like for youâif you donât know your values, priorities, and what actually makes you feel fulfilledâthen no matter how much you earn, youâll always feel like youâre falling short. Living within your means isnât about numbers. Itâs about clarity. Itâs about deciding what your money is actually supposed to do for you. So, do you feel like your spending reflects what actually matters to you? Hit reply and let me knowâIâd love to hear your thoughts. âTyler |
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