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it's improper to be glib on HN, but did you really just call it "spending"? Regardless, there's a lot to be said for putting actual money down on your beliefs,
by ouid 9y ago
it's improper to be glib on HN, but did you really just call it "spending"?
Regardless, there's a lot to be said for putting actual money down on your beliefs, it has a non-negligible impact on the learning process.
- almost_usual 9y agoIf the goal is attaining wealth then “wasting money” is probably a more accurate statement. How someone decides to use their money is up to them. If emotional reinforcement helps them remember something then I suppose day trading is an option. I’m only suggesting there are frugal ways to learn if your ultimate goal is to build wealth.
- ouid 9y agoIf you are no more likely to lose money day trading than you are to make money, then it's not wasting money.