🌟 Takeaways from Die With Zero by Bill Perkins The phrase "Die With Zero" means using your financial resources to maximize life experiences before you die, rather than leaving behind a large amount of unspent wealth. The central idea of the book is that you should spend your money while you're healthy and able, creating meaningful memories, personal fulfillment, and happiness, instead of delaying gratification and over-saving for the future. The book is candid and thought-provoking, and its ideas align with and affirm my own life philosophy. Below, I distill my key takeaways: 1️⃣ Maximize your positive life experiences, not net worth. Spending money on material things can be exciting at first, but their value depreciates quickly. However, the value of positive life experiences increases over time, yielding what Perkins calls a "memory dividend." 2️⃣ Strike the right balance between spending for the present and saving for the future. Learn when to stop focusing on growing your wealth and start spending on experiences while you can still enjoy them. 3️⃣ Think of your life as distinct seasons. Perkins introduces a tool called "Time Buckets," in which you organize your desired experiences into different stages of your life. This exercise helps you realize that time is limited, and that some experiences are best done at specific ages. It motivates you to seize the present, rather than waiting for retirement, to start pursuing the experiences. 4️⃣ Give money to your children when it will have the most impact, instead of saving for inheritance to give your children after you die. More importantly, your real legacy isn't about money. It is about the memories you create and the experiences you share with your children, which will give them a lasting "memory dividend." In conclusion, the book advocates for a shift in mindset regarding money, time, and life fulfilment, and provides a useful guide on how to think about saving and using your money wisely throughout your lifetime so that you can maximize your life experiences. Chin Siew Loh, Serena Teo - Thanks for recommending the book. A slightly longer version of the book review can be found here. ---> https://lnkd.in/g83Ni7a6
I especially like pt 4 on giving money to children when it has the most impact! Thanks for sharing.
Serena Teo
5mo
Let’s endeavour to make use of our available resources to create no-regrets memory dividends!
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5moThank for sharing a great summary to the book!