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Episode 3315:

Sam Dogen explores the psychology behind overspending and how to recognize the emotional triggers that lead to impulse purchases. By shifting focus toward long-term satisfaction, building awareness, and setting up practical guardrails, he shows how to resist the urge to splurge and create a healthier relationship with money.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialsamurai.com/controlling-the-urge-to-splurge/

Quotes to ponder:

"Splurging is like eating that extra piece of chocolate cake when you’re already full."

"The more you can highlight the negatives of splurging, the easier it is to resist."

"Once you accept that splurging will never provide lasting happiness, you’ll be free."

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