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 “Too many people spend money they haven’t earned to buy things they don’t need to impress people they don’t like.” – Will Rogers

 

A Warm Welcome and a Check-in on Your Well-being!

Introduction

I have bad news for myself. Unfortunately. I am not a robot – that much we already know from my blog (https://dailyinspire.ch/en/blogs/you-are-not-a-robot-1). I am not indestructible, and I have my limits. I caught myself realizing that… I want too much!

Measure your strength against your ambitions and don’t pretend to be Superman – that’s what I keep telling myself this morning. It may not be the main theme of today, but it’s still worth mentioning. A key aspect of the HMF method is honesty – first and foremost, honesty with oneself. And now is the time to admit that I didn’t complete yesterday’s exercises 100%.

I didn’t do 117 sit-ups (SU), nor did I lift my barbell 41 times (L)... I simply couldn’t. My body told me:

“If you do this, we will be at war forever. You’ll have problems with me like a student with their landlord.”

Oh no, absolutely not! That’s a problem I don’t want to have! So, I listened.

I completed all my other tasks, and my motivation bar was fully charged when I returned from work. But motivation alone is not enough. You also need pure, physical strength – and I just ran out of it.

 

Why?

The answer is simple: because simplicity is strength!

I woke up before 5 AM, like every day – exercise, blogging, photo editing, Google, social media… Water, vinegar, olive oil, turmeric, vitamins, and avocado with eggs (thank you, it was delicious). Cycling and another workout. A quick shower – then off to work.

Cooking while standing for over eight hours. A full house at the restaurant. Returning home – 6:30 PM. Quick household chores – 7:00 PM. That’s it. I collapsed like a horse after a Western movie.

That’s my explanation. I feel justified, yet slightly annoyed. Oh well.

Remember, Kacper (yes, I’m talking to myself – it’s nice to have a friend, but even better when that friend is yourself). And remember, dear reader: Measure your strength against your ambitions! If today feels like a NO, then it’s a NO! Period. Otherwise, tomorrow could be even worse.

Take a breath. Tomorrow is another day. Rest. It happens.

Today, feeling justified and with a slight smile on my exhausted face, I will briefly write about a small resolution for the next month. And maybe a resolution worth trying for everyone.

For the sake of an experiment. For purification. For our own good.

Today is a Foundations Day in the HMF method, and one of these foundations is finance. It is, of course, an inseparable part of our daily lives. Unless, of course, you identify as a horse – like someone did in Sweden – and don’t go shopping because hooves can’t hold bags. But cheer up! The stable boy will bring the hay.

However, if we are neither a horse nor a dung beetle, we need money. Otherwise, we either end up under a bridge or are forced to steal (which is absolutely unacceptable unless your morality is at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, and the only time you heard about ethics was in kindergarten).

Where does money come from?

Ideally – from work.

How do you keep money?

And that is the essence of today’s entry: DON’T WASTE IT!

The Art of Not Buying

How Conscious Shopping Builds Financial Stability

We live in a world of unlimited consumption. Every day, we are bombarded with advertisements convincing us that we need new things – a new kitchen robot, an even better smartphone, another pair of shoes, or a more advanced coffee machine. We buy impulsively, and after a few days, these items lose their appeal and end up on a shelf, in the closet, or – even worse – in the trash.

“Too many people spend money they haven’t earned to buy things they don’t need to impress people they don’t like.”
– Will Rogers

Why do we buy too much?

1. Lack of planning – We shop impulsively, influenced by advertising or promotions, without considering whether the product is truly necessary.
2. Social pressure – Since others have it, we want it too. We don’t question if it’s reasonable – we just copy others’ lifestyles.
3. The illusion of comfort – We believe that a new gadget will significantly improve our quality of life. But does it really?
4. Credit as an “easy” option – We can have something instantly, without saving, without waiting – at the cost of debt and losing financial independence.

The Experiment  

A Non-Food Shopping List for One Month

And now – an experiment. A shopping list for the next month, excluding food.

After careful consideration… empty.

My list for the next month, until March 20, 2025, is as empty as the mind of an influencer showing off their body for $10 on an adult platform. Yes, I wrote that correctly – I will not buy anything unnecessary, apart from food, for the next month.

Why is the list at “0”?

Because I simply don’t need anything. Everything I have works and serves its purpose. Of course, I could replace my blender with a newer model or buy a smart vacuum cleaner, but is it really necessary? Would it change my life?

I think after a month of this experiment, something surprising will happen: nothing will change. I will still have everything I need, and, at the same time, I will have more money left in my wallet.

Benefits of Limiting Purchases

1. More savings – The money we don’t spend on unnecessary things can be used for something valuable: investments, education, a financial cushion.
2. Fewer things = less clutter – Our living space isn’t overloaded with useless items that lose value and take up space.
3. Greater control over life – Conscious spending gives a sense of control and peace. We are no longer slaves to advertisements and impulses.
4. Greater appreciation for what we already have – We realize that we have everything we need. Our worth is not determined by owning the latest gadgets.

Is it worth giving up consumerism?

It’s not about never buying anything. It’s about buying consciously. If something wears out and is genuinely needed – buy it. But not because someone convinced you that you need the latest model.

Shiny advertisements and viral social media videos are created by marketing professionals who couldn’t care less about your "better life." Their priority is profit for the company they work for – which is perfectly understandable – but it’s important to keep that in mind and always take it into account.

Because in the end – do we really not know how to mix dough in a bowl without the latest kitchen robot?

Stay Happy Today!

Give the world a little smile, and it will surely return the favor!

Motto for Today:

“The richest person is not the one who has the most, but the one who needs the least.”

 

 

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