3147: Get Rich With: the ChaCHING Instinct by Mr. Money Mustache on Financial Independence

2025-05-18

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3147: Mr. Money Mustache explains how developing a “ChaCHING!” instinct, feeling rewarded by not spending money, can radically shift your financial trajectory and mindset. By training yourself to see each avoided purchase as a small win, you increase both your wealth and your freedom without relying on deprivation or strict budgets. Read along with the ori...

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.

Episode 3147:

Mr. Money Mustache explains how developing a “ChaCHING!” instinct, feeling rewarded by not spending money, can radically shift your financial trajectory and mindset. By training yourself to see each avoided purchase as a small win, you increase both your wealth and your freedom without relying on deprivation or strict budgets.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2013/06/04/get-rich-with-the-chaching-instinct/

Quotes to ponder:

"I just avoided a purchase, and I am richer because of it. Cha-CHING!!"

"Every time you don’t spend unnecessary money, you have won a little game."

"Your safety margin and independence in life just grew a little bit, and the entire rest of your life will now be better because of it."

Episode references:

The Marshmallow Test: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanford_marshmallow_experiment

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