DeepSummary
Simran and Maya share the unexpected things they spent money on in 2023 that surprisingly brought them joy, like buying furniture and home decor, splurging on a wedding dress, upgrading flight tickets, and celebrating wins with luxurious purchases. They discuss how these materialistic indulgences unexpectedly made them happier by providing comfort, convenience, and a sense of accomplishment.
Maya also found joy in investing in her well-being through massages, supplements, and organic food delivery. She rekindled her love for reading and didn't hesitate to buy physical books and audiobook subscriptions to feed her new addiction, even going to lengths like listening to audiobooks while driving and then resuming her physical copy.
The friends encourage listeners to reflect on what brought them joy through their spending in the past year and to prioritize allocating money towards those sources of happiness moving forward. They acknowledge that true fulfillment often comes from unanticipated places.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Reflect on the unexpected sources of joy from your spending in the past year and prioritize allocating money towards those sources of happiness moving forward.
- Find a balance between growing wealth and spending money on things that genuinely make you happy.
- Be open to deriving joy from new, unexpected areas of spending that align with your changing values and priorities.
- Celebrate major achievements and successes by treating yourself to something special that will serve as a reminder of your hard work.
- Invest in your well-being and self-care, as these expenditures can greatly enhance your quality of life and bring genuine happiness.
- It's okay to splurge on meaningful one-time purchases that will create lasting joy, even if they seem extravagant at first.
- Regularly re-evaluate your spending habits to align them with your current sources of fulfillment and cut back on areas that no longer bring you happiness.
- Don't feel guilty about spending money on experiences or material items that genuinely improve your life and bring you joy.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “At the end of the day, we want cash, but we also want joy.“ by Simran Meyer
- “And I am working on reducing that now.“ by Maya Kilda
- “I was like, this is a reminder of the success and hard work and luck that I've had that makes me happy.“ by Simran Meyer
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Episode Information
Girls That Invest
Girls That Invest
2/19/24
This week, Sim and Maia shared unexpected sources of joy from the past year, like investing in health and splurging on a dream wedding dress. They laughed over Maia's book addiction and how she even reads while partying, highlighting the unique ways they find happiness amidst life's ups and downs. They encourage listeners to reflect on what brings them joy and how to prioritise spending on what truly matters.
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