Consumerism: We didn't invent it.

Have you ever walked into a store to buy one thing, like a towel, and left with entirely new bathroom decor?  There's a name for it.  

It's called the Diderot Effect.  

In this episode we talk about:

Our last episode, my husband joined us. We discussed our family's financial situation, progress, the highs & lows.  
Here are the numbers:  January 2013, we had $57,000 of debt.  We have paid off $41,000 total.  We paid off $25,000 in 2014 and $16,000 in 2015.  We have just the final $16,000 left on my student loans.
The Think Enriched Review: Share the one thing you have learned about money this year!  Send me an email to: [email protected] to share your Enriched Review!
The Diderot Effect: consumerism wasn't invited this year.  We can get caught up with one new thing which triggers us to buy another new thing and another.
Diderot's Essay, written in 1769, "Regrets for my Old Dressing Gown, or A warning to those who have more taste than fortune."
"Poverty has its freedoms; opulence has its obstacles."
Have you ever found yourself suffering from the Diderot Effect?  Like:

You identify with stuff, as in, "That is so you."
Brands are becoming part of your lifestyle and image.
You buy things in sets for the look, rather than the actual need.

Remember, it's just stuff.  It's not part of your identity.  It's just stuff!
Look at how the stores are set up.  They are created to help us buy much, much more than we need.
Set your limits for you:  make your budget, stay within your limits, and enjoy your purchases.
You can support the show!  Drop a Five Spot in our Think Enriched Virtual Tip Jar.
Support the show this week.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

"The Diderot Effect: Why We Want Thing We Don't Need- And What to Do About It" by James Clear
"Regrets for my old Dressing Gown, or A warning to those who hae more taste than fortune," by Denis Diderot, 1769
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You've heard of the Think Enriched Crew, but are you in yet?

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Give the show a RATING & REVIEW.
That's it!  You are now entered to win 1 of 3 copies being given away (just in time for the holidays.)

Don't forget to join me & Steve Stewart on BLAB next week:

BLAB Session: November 18, 7pm, Pacific

Subscribe in iTunes.  Or Stitcher Radio.

Rate & Review the show.

Have a question?  Send me an email:  [email protected] 

Have you ever walked into a store to buy one thing, like a towel, and left with entirely new bathroom decor?  There's a name for it.  

It's called the Diderot Effect.  

In this episode we talk about:

Our last episode, my husband joined us. We discussed our family's financial situation, progress, the highs & lows.  
Here are the numbers:  January 2013, we had $57,000 of debt.  We have paid off $41,000 total.  We paid off $25,000 in 2014 and $16,000 in 2015.  We have just the final $16,000 left on my student loans.
The Think Enriched Review: Share the one thing you have learned about money this year!  Send me an email to: [email protected] to share your Enriched Review!
The Diderot Effect: consumerism wasn't invited this year.  We can get caught up with one new thing which triggers us to buy another new thing and another.
Diderot's Essay, written in 1769, "Regrets for my Old Dressing Gown, or A warning to those who have more taste than fortune."
"Poverty has its freedoms; opulence has its obstacles."
Have you ever found yourself suffering from the Diderot Effect?  Like:

You identify with stuff, as in, "That is so you."
Brands are becoming part of your lifestyle and image.
You buy things in sets for the look, rather than the actual need.

Remember, it's just stuff.  It's not part of your identity.  It's just stuff!
Look at how the stores are set up.  They are created to help us buy much, much more than we need.
Set your limits for you:  make your budget, stay within your limits, and enjoy your purchases.
You can support the show!  Drop a Five Spot in our Think Enriched Virtual Tip Jar.
Support the show this week.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

"The Diderot Effect: Why We Want Thing We Don't Need- And What to Do About It" by James Clear
"Regrets for my old Dressing Gown, or A warning to those who hae more taste than fortune," by Denis Diderot, 1769
Think Enriched Virtual Tip Jar

You've heard of the Think Enriched Crew, but are you in yet?

You can win 1 of 3 copies to be given away of Gallup Strengths Finder 2.0.

Give the show a RATING & REVIEW.
That's it!  You are now entered to win 1 of 3 copies being given away (just in time for the holidays.)

Don't forget to join me & Steve Stewart on BLAB next week:

BLAB Session: November 18, 7pm, Pacific

Subscribe in iTunes.  Or Stitcher Radio.

Rate & Review the show.

Have a question?  Send me an email:  [email protected]