Money Lessons from a Guy Who Drives a Skimpy Honda Civic — and Has Worked in Finance for 9 Years

Minimalism can make your life a lot easier — and cheaper.

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I joined the finance world in 2011. Nine years in, it has been one hell of a ride. Watching the world of finance every day and noticing all the subtle surprises has led to a lifetime of learning.

I’ve learned many insider secrets to the world of investing and finance. These insights were hidden in the depths of long finance books, and in complex concepts like Quantitative Easing and the Velocity of Money. My mind has consumed everything it possibly could to understand what value is and how the system we operate in can make us poor if we don’t understand it.

Why did I take the time to learn about money?

1. It was my 9–5 job to do so.
2. I wanted to understand how to make art without having to stress about paying the rent all the time. (Maybe you do too.)

The money I earned from understanding finance didn’t go into buying a Lambo either. I drive a modest Honda Civic because of what I learned, that you can borrow from.

Your Wealth Is Determined by How You View the World.