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Avoid the trap of lifestyle inflation from "summary" of Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki,Sharon Lechter
One of the biggest pitfalls that people fall into as they start making more money is the temptation to spend more on their lifestyle. This is what I call the trap of lifestyle inflation. As your income rises, so do your expenses. You start earning more, and suddenly you feel the need to upgrade your car, your house, your wardrobe, and your vacations. It's a natural tendency to want to enjoy the fruits of your labor, but it can also be a dangerous cycle to get caught in. Lifestyle inflation is a sneaky thing. You may not even realize it's happening until it's too late. You get a raise at work, so you decide to treat yourself to a fancy new watch. Then you start eating out more often, buying more expensive gadgets, and taking luxurious vacations. Before you know it, all that extra money you were making is gone, and you're back to living paycheck to paycheck. The problem with lifestyle inflation is that it can keep you stuck in the rat race. You work harder to make more money, but then yo...
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