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Why work?

Published in May 11th, 2021
Posted by in Early Retirement, Philosophy, Strategy, Work
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Many say they work because they need the money to support themselves (“make a living”). Of course this explanation is greatly exaggerated. Most working people in the developed world earn far more than they need to eat, be healthy and have a place to sleep. Most people, however, also want a TV, phone(s), car(s), computer(s), […]

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Potato pancakes – dinner for less than $1

Published in May 10th, 2021
Posted by in How to
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You need a bag of mealy potatoes, an onion, some eggs, and a ton of cooking oil. This will basically be a meal so full of fat, starch, and cholesterol that you’ll be able to hear your arteries hardening while you eat it. Peel about 2-3 times the number of potatoes you would usually eat […]

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Quick survey: Would you work a pointless job?

Published in May 10th, 2021
Posted by in Work
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Suppose you were offered a job where the net benefit to society or yourself (other than the pay) was very small. You can pick between either of these two Digging holes and filling them up again. Writing “I’m working” over and over on a form and then throwing those forms in the wastebasket. For the […]

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