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Freedom Quote by Joshua Fields Millburn

“Now, before I spend money I ask myself one question: Is this worth my freedom? Like: Is this coffee worth two dollars of my freedom? Is this shirt worth thirty dollars of my freedom? Is this car worth thirty thousand dollars of my freedom? In other words, am I going to get more value from the…” quote by Joshua Fields Millburn
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““Now, before I spend money I ask myself one question: Is this worth my freedom? Like: Is this coffee worth two dollars of my freedom? Is this shirt worth thirty dollars of my freedom? Is this car worth thirty thousand dollars of my freedom? In other words, am I going to get more value from the thing I’m about to purchase, or am I going to get more value from my freedom?””

Joshua Fields Millburn

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Minimalists Podcast, 2015

Weighing purchases against personal freedom highlights the true cost of consumption beyond price.

In simple terms: Ask if buying costs your freedom.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize freedom over material.

Themes

minimalism freedom value consumerism

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • budgeting
  • big purchases
  • daily decisions

Key Concepts

opportunity cost psychological ownership

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does freedom mean to you?
  • How can you protect it?
A Different Perspective

Freedom is intangible and hard to quantify.

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