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Frugal vs. Cheap: How to Spend Less Without Sacrificing Productivity (TPS531)


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Are you cutting corners just to save a buck, or are you making smart financial decisions that actually improve your productivity?

In this episode, we explore the difference between being frugal and being cheap, and why it matters for your time, money, and well-being. We’ll discuss practical ways to maximize value without compromising on quality and share strategies to help you invest in yourself while avoiding common financial traps.

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  • Top 3 Productivity Resources [1:38]
  • What’s the difference between frugal and cheap? [4:28]
  • When being frugal vs cheap can unlock productivity [14:37]
  • What are some things we are willing to spend on? [19:21]
  • How do you change from a frugal to a cheap mindset? [26:45]
  • How to prioritize what spending is important to you [28:54]
  • How to focus on value, not price [32:26]
  • Links:
    • Indeed
    • 25X Productivity Coaching
    • Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence
    • YNAB
    • The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness
    • I Will Teach You to Be Rich: No Guilt. No Excuses. Just a 6-Week Program That Works
    • Productivity Academy
    • The Productivity Show on Youtube
    • The Productivity Show Youtube Clips
    • Become a member of TPS+
    • Take the Productivity Quiz
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