“Why does it have to be that so much of your energetic years are committed to earning income or saving or working? ”

Society has ingrained in us that we have to work 50 weeks out of the year and only get two weeks off, but when you really think about it, that puts you on a path toward spending all your valuable time working, saving, and hustling instead of enjoying your life.

In today’s episode, Virginia and I talk about Bill Perkins’s book, Die with Zero. In summary, Bill’s book operates off the premise that we work like dogs during the best years of our lives to accumulate a great deal of money but then never really spend it.

We live in a fear-based society where productivity, packed schedules, and accumulation of wealth are valued above all else. Well, guess what - they don’t put your net worth on your tombstone, so what’s all that worry on building a nest egg actually worth?

Even if we reach retirement age with a healthy nest egg, we may find that we lack the physical and mental stamina to enjoy our newfound freedom. So, it’s time we all focus on enjoying the prime years of our lives a little more so and worry less about accumulating a random number in our investment portfolio.

In this episode, listen for:

• Money is a tool for creating joy and happiness in our lives and in the lives of others
• Your mind thinks of life as limitless and our years are numbered. You won’t be as able and agile 10 years from now as you are today.
• Why it makes sense to front load your money and resources now

There is no need to let the prospect of making and spending money frighten us into a state of financial restraint. Time is of the utmost value. Make the most of the time you have and steer clear of the all work & no play mentality. When you make a purchase of something, reveal that purchase, enjoy it to the max, and show guilt the door.

Is your wealth going to outlive you? If so, what can you do to create joy in the lives of those you love right now, making the best use of your money possible while you’re here to take part in the memories.

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Bill Perkins’s book, Die with Zero