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“Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.”
Happy Cyber Monday!
If your inbox looks anything like ours this morning, it is currently screaming at you to buy a television the size of a billboard or a toaster that connects to Wi-Fi. It’s the Super Bowl of consumerism.
The Stoics weren't against nice things. Seneca was one of the wealthiest men in Rome; he probably would have appreciated a good discount on a high-thread-count toga. But the Stoics were strict about who was in charge: you, or your stuff?
The moment you feel anxiety because you might "miss out" on a deal, the object owns you. Today, enjoy the sales if you need them. But remember: the best thing you can add to your cart is the freedom of knowing you don't need any of it to be happy.
Stay hungry, stay wise.
