If I stopped buying a coffee everyday I could buy so much cool shit

Re:If I stopped buying a coffee everyday I could buy so much... by JoeAltmaier on Wednesday November 23, 2016 @09:14AM (#13022748)

True. But they actually sell a service, right? We all pay for services and like it. In fact America has been called a 'service economy'. Software folk could be said to be selling electrons or something.

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Re:If I stopped buying a coffee everyday I could buy so much... by SixSigma on Wednesday November 23, 2016 @10:24AM (#13023212)

My point being more that reflecting on your outgoings and measuring their value to you is important.

And these insights give you benchmarks for your daily life.

I can compare the $20 for a single meal eating out against the $9 I otherwise spend per day on home cooked meals.

"Is this meal experience worth more than a whole day's regular food?"

"Do I get value from the $10 per day I spend on my car?"

"Is $400 per month for a leased car reasonable?"

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Re:If I stopped buying a coffee everyday I could buy so much... by JoeAltmaier on Wednesday November 23, 2016 @05:56PM (#13026473)

Great way to think of it! I was never a coffee-shop person until my Sister started one. Now I patronize her shop every day. But otherwise I wouldn't think of spending $5/day

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