Fill your life with experiences, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.
There is nothing more beautiful than being able to make memories and tell wonderful stories of the places you have been. Why waste your money on things that you don't really need, when that money can be spent in so many other ways? Isn't it so much more satisfying to go on adventures rather than shopping sprees? Think about it: if you go on $200 shopping spree, that money could have easily been used to buy a plane ticket somewhere amazing through Frontier Airlines. That money you spent to buy that new jacket could have been used to buy a concert ticket. It's crazy how fast money can add up, and just think about what adventures you could go on if you decide not to buy those shoes you have been eyeing.
Experiences ultimately make us happier than material items.
How many items do you own that may have seemed like a great purchase at the time, but are no longer serving a purpose in your life? We get bored of things; we need more experiences, more adventure, more excitement.
Living with less is always better.
I don't know about you, but recently, I have found my room to be home to many useless items, and I don't even remember when or why I bought them. This problem leads to a lot of clutter that you don't need in your life. Wouldn't you rather have a room full of pictures reminding you of memories from trips you went on instead of pointless clothing items or random objects? Don't they always say, less is more?
We all need a little more adventure.
Honestly, who doesn't love adventure? Going on trips to places I have never been before always excites me, and I would take a plane ride to a different state over a shopping spree any day. We need experiences and adventure. There is beauty in exploring a world that is foreign to you. There is so much adventure and excitement in going to a concert that you can't get from buying a new shirt. It is important for us to get out and go places, because I think that really shapes who you are as a person.
In the long run, spending money on experiences versus material items can be much more beneficial for our lives. Concerts, plane tickets, road trips. Don't those all sound way more appealing? Wouldn't you rather tell people about your trip to California, or that concert you went to, instead of showing off that new vest?
Collect moments, not things.
