Example:
Tomorrow, I have to fly for business. 12 hours in the back of economy. For $625, I could have upgraded to a lie-flat business class seat. It was tempting, as I could technically afford it. (I'm not rich by any means, but I'm not struggling.)
Instead, I'm choosing to go without. Because the way I see it, in 12 hours I can either have some mild cramping that will pass in a day or two and $625 in my bank, or I can hopefully have a decent sleep but wake up with a large dent in my bank account.
Now, here's the thing: I would LOVE that upgrade. I've talked myself into it being a wise idea for a number of reasons. So I've counted that money as being gone in a way - but by selling my shot at the upgrade, I've earned that $625.
Yes, I know I haven't actually gained more money by not spending it...but in a way, it feels like I have. Does anyone else ever treat big potential purchases this way?
Submitted May 26, 2019 at 07:55PM by AlwaysTheNoob http://bit.ly/2WlDZRD
