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People think it's counterproductive to be thrifty and financially generous, at the same time, but that's because they're discounting how regularly giving money away will change you and your social environment positively.

Not in the least, it's a constant reminder of the value and the scarcity of money.
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zhenya 1y ago

well said.

imo, thrift is being a tight ass against your wants

generosity is being abundant with your projection of some need you value

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Laeserin 1y ago

Yes, it's the goal of financial virtue, rather than wealth-maximation, but it often leads to a net-increase in wealth.

Being careful with your finances and serious about running a tight budget, while reminding yourself that money isn't everything by giving some of that money away, versus being stingy and miserly.