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Episode 2693:

Jacob Lund Fisker of EarlyRetirementExtreme.com guides us through the delicate process of aligning your partner with your frugal lifestyle and early retirement dreams. He offers practical tips on leading by example, demonstrating the benefits through your actions, and smartly navigating conversations to inspire a mutual journey toward financial independence.

Read along with the original article(s) here: http://earlyretirementextreme.com/how-do-i-get-my-spouse-to-go-along-with-my-frugal-plans.html

Quotes to ponder:

"The first and most important thing is that a person sounds a whole lot smarter and more intelligent when you agree with what the person is saying."

"Most people (and especially children) will follow your example rather than your suggestions."

"If you want your spouse to adopt some change, another thing to try is to find something they are familiar with."

Episode references:

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