For example, as an avid bicyclist, I own and ride some incredible bikes...purchased used for pennies on the dollar from kids who overpaid and never used them.
I love great food, so I learned to cook great food. I have a great library...many of the books of which were purchased for almost nothing at garage sales. I have an incredible and vast library of music...assembled on Spotify for $11 a month.
Even when I used to travel a lot, I enjoyed staying in B and Bs that were charming...and good bargains.
I drive an ancient truck which I love (straight stick, roll up windows...a 1997 Nissan).
When people tell me I can't take it with me (my portfolio), I tell them I'm leaving it to charity (which is true).
I gathered all of my favorite music by searching on Youtube, copy the URL, and then use an app which downloads MP3 file on my laptop using the Youtube URL. No cost!
You are right, there's a certain thrill in seeing how much you can cut back and save - that's the whole point, save - for your future.
So many things I wish I could go back and do over in the financial area. Well, parenting too, actually. :(
I think being frugal is fun.
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Me too. It’s like a game. And I like to play it and win.