We homeschool our kids. We pay a lot for educational resources, different online programs, extracurricular activities for them. It is definitely worth it.
Not really. The online platforms we use create the curriculum. We just need to make sure the kids follow the lesson plans, complete and understand the work. A lot of their learning can be self-directed. If they are into a certain subject we will let them run with it and get ahead as long as they are doing well and understanding the concepts.
It's worth it because we are doing our part so that they have the ability to make good decisions in life. I often say that education is never a spending, but a great investment.
Definitely. Sleep and nutrition are so important for health and longevity. I hate my grocery bill, but I'm going to continue eating mostly single ingredient foods.
Paid a ton for my Japanese style automatic toilet with bidet. Heated seat warm washing water. It’s heaven on earth for the bum
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Ok, that sounds amazing. That's what I need in my life for sure. Maybe one day....
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We homeschool our kids. We pay a lot for educational resources, different online programs, extracurricular activities for them. It is definitely worth it.
Yea, if I had kids, I'd dump a lot of money into their futures. What's the hardest part about home schooling?
Do you want to have someday?
Nope. The wife and I decided against it.
I respect your decision. Challenges in education, whether home or traditional school, change each year due to increased technology or lack of it.
Sounds like a big time commitment to come up with lesson plans...
Despite public school indoctrination, I would also worry about the knowledge bubble I'd be keeping my kid in.
Not really. The online platforms we use create the curriculum. We just need to make sure the kids follow the lesson plans, complete and understand the work. A lot of their learning can be self-directed. If they are into a certain subject we will let them run with it and get ahead as long as they are doing well and understanding the concepts.
It's worth it because we are doing our part so that they have the ability to make good decisions in life. I often say that education is never a spending, but a great investment.
Agreed
I think education.
If someone can really make math interesting and can explain everything clearly and generate interest in the student its worth paying a lot more for.
Other things:
I have a Leatherman multitool. It's definitely worth it.
Same!
Still looks new and I've had it for at least 10 years.
I've had mine for probably about the same amount of time. It's pretty handy.
I definitely agree on the dark chocolate! And food in general. Investing in good, healthy food literally buys you time.
I always tell people that if they want to give me a useful, give me a useful tool. A Switzerland Plankon is one of the I would like to win someday.
I am a fan of math, but I need to fight laziness to learn things but challenging within the subject.
That was just an example. Whatever field you want to learn about its probably worth paying for a great teacher.
I need to spend a little more to buy a decent wheelchair.
I feel like that would be a pretty smart thing to pay extra for.
Mobility is freedom, but we only realize when it is taken from us.
Mattress is a good one. Not only do you spend a ton of time there, quality sleep is so important for general wellbeing.
I put quality food in this. That's another major part of life that impacts general wellbeing, beyond the immediate sensory enjoyment.
With both of these, I think it's a pay now and feel good vs pay more later and feel like crap situation.
Definitely. Sleep and nutrition are so important for health and longevity. I hate my grocery bill, but I'm going to continue eating mostly single ingredient foods.
Everything. Quality over quantity.
Specifically: health(care), security, tools
exactly. There's popular proverb: We're not so rich to buy cheap stuff
Good and healthy food, I don't usually skim on those. Comfortable shoes is close second.
Anything between you and the ground. Shoes, mattress, tires.
high-quality coffee
I used to be a foldgers guy. Now I grind my own beans. I agree, good coffee, good morning.
what kind of beans do you prefer?
I get them from the local coffee shop.
Time
This would be my vote. I'm willing to pay to save time
Shoes. You are in them everyday.
In some post I read about the benefits of walking barefoot or landing. Anyway, shoes are a great investment.
Not only that, but taking care of your investment is also important. It teaches you discipline.
One of my greatest investment teachers was 2008 with the subprime crisis.
In what way?
I'd have to also chose a good mattress, good night sleep is very important even if you only sleep 5-6 hours like me. So better be on a good mattress.
Totally agree with you about the mattress!
Also, a good pair of shoes is worth paying for.
Espresso machine, LCD, mouse and keyboard :)
Vimes Boot Theory says damned near everything.
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Relax man, just kidding ... good food will always be great spent.
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