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Originally Posted by nique  What I have a hard time envisioning is spending my money on what I see as extravagances. I just can't envision myself in a situation where having a tennis court in my backyard or a full 20 car garage is OK and normal. And when I hear about and see "rich people" that's what I see: extravagances. Yes you're spending a lot of money on other people, but you're spending a boatload on yourself too. Way more than you need. Is that actually OK? |
Can you envision yourself seeing a movie at the theatre at night instead of during the matinee when it's a few bucks cheaper? Same movie, why would you need to go at night? That's just an extravagence.
Can you envision yourself buying an extra large coffee when a regular size would do?
In the old days I used to have to decide if would spend $2.99 on a value meal at McDonald's or "splurge" and buy the one for $3.49. Truly it was a huge difference to me. Back then the larger meal was an extravagance for me. Today that price difference wouldn't even register as an issue.
It's all relative. When you have millions, do you notice the difference between $500 and $1000? No way. It's like the difference between a penny and five cents.
When I'm purchasing a meal in a restaurant I'm not even looking at the price because I know I can afford anything on the menu. So I get what I want, not what I think I need or should have based on what other people could afford if they were there and ordering.