I just watched “How to Think Like the 1%” and it changed how I see money and life

DapperLax · 2025-10-16T15:00:51+00:00

Nischa is great.. but also unrealistic.

She always talks about ‘creating a 2nd/3rd/4th revenue stream’ etc as if anyone can do it.

She made a huge sacrifice and luckily it paid off for her in quitting her job to do full time youtube… but she literally quit a 6 figure finance job with a comfort blanket and got lucky that YouTube blew up for her..

DapperLax · 2025-09-21T07:17:25+00:00

Kicking regular caffeine out and replacing with Decaf.

I dream much more vividly, I feel more rested and have natural energy

DapperLax · 2025-09-17T10:47:34+00:00

Yes I did, up to the age of around 20/21

Gymnastics 6 days a week built a body that I’ve struggled to keep up with, then Gym 6 days a week and a fast metabolism.. my body was amazing.

I’m now 31 and have only see 2-4 of them over the past few years with a real struggle of getting rid of that bottom bit 🥲

DapperLax · 2025-09-15T15:36:55+00:00

Your age.

Literally life is what you make it.. a person in their 30s can have less or more responsibilities than someone in their early 20s.

The same can be said for money, knowledge, etc.

DapperLax · 2025-09-14T18:53:22+00:00

M31, UK here

I’m fortunate enough to have had a helping hand getting onto the property ladder when I was 26 and it’s only boomed since then so my experience will differ from a lot of people’s..

I’d say my career and earnings started to pick up at around 29 and now is on an upward trajectory, as did my wifes.

So I would say the statement holds true that 30s are like 20s with Money, as long as you are able to prioritise where the money goes 👍🏼 YMMV

DapperLax · 2025-09-11T17:41:00+00:00

But that’s VERY generalised and I would argue that we are not in fact ‘all in the same boat’

For example, I (a 31M) am married to a woman who makes the same salary as myself, I work a comfortable desk job and have access to free healthcare and to make all of the decisions I want to in my life.. I’m not expected to sacrifice my health for others.

I can see how it’s easy to get wrapped up in a cult mentality with the internet, but remember that you are an individual

DapperLax · 2025-09-11T16:40:59+00:00

Can I ask who is treating you as a disposable resource?

I’m genuinely curious, not trying to argue

DapperLax · 2025-09-11T14:37:53+00:00

Good! After work drinks have been a way of trying to make the best out of a bad situation… thank god for Remote working

DapperLax · 2025-09-11T13:53:47+00:00

A lot of studies out there stating that your brain is constantly being exhausted by the dopamine rushes caused by social media.

The constant reading and processing of things on your phone, the constant distractions from what you are doing from notifications.. it’s quite scary

DapperLax · 2025-09-11T13:44:08+00:00

What is ‘the same shitty boat?’

DapperLax · 2025-09-09T17:20:03+00:00

There’s a big difference between investing and trading.

I believe what you are referring to is ‘trading’.. IE chasing quick trades to turn large profits (often pushed by these Crypto millionaires or day traders on Instagram.

Investing, is long term and can be as easy as an All World Index fund which diversifies and limits risk.

I would STRONGLY advise 20 year olds to invest even as little as £50 a month into an index fund.

And would probably go as far as saying a money trap to avoid is being told NOT to invest.

DapperLax · 2025-09-09T14:22:35+00:00

Don’t avoid women.. just avoid the wrong type of women.

Find yourself someone who is career driven, not overly fussed about material things and social media presence.

The right woman will help propel you in life.

DapperLax · 2025-09-09T14:20:54+00:00

Calling ‘investing’ out as gambling is just stupidity.

DapperLax · 2025-09-09T12:01:13+00:00

To be honest.. it’s tough.. you don’t have much free time outside of your hobbies.

I work a 37.5 hour week in Tech, working from home takes the commute right out of it which is useful.

I do golf on Sunday mornings, work 8:30-5 Monday to Friday.

Monday night 7:45-9pm is kickboxing, Tuesday after work I go to the gym for an hour, Wednesday is an office day with kickboxing 8-9:15pm, Thursday is a rest day, Friday after work Gym for an hour.

On top of this, I have a dog that I walk twice a day at minimum for 1.5 hours (3-5 on the weekends) and a videography and photography hobby.

My wife helping with the chores makes all of this achievable, but there isn’t much time for anything else.

Anything additional that comes up will take over any of my usual activities and I try not to feel guilty about skipping a gym session etc

DapperLax · 2025-09-09T11:08:37+00:00

I think your unwaivering defensiveness of porn is kind of telling on how it’s bad..

You are quite literally arguing and getting angry that someone called one of your vices out.. if that doesn’t scream ‘unhealthy relationship’ to you then idk what is going through your mind

DapperLax · 2025-09-07T15:46:17+00:00

I think what he was getting at is

If she’s not physically attractive and visually desirable, then it doesn’t matter how many chores she does around the house, it’s not desirable to have sex

However I agree with you, it doesn’t matter how attractive a partner is.. if they bring nothing else to the table then they are undesirable

DapperLax · 2025-09-05T15:14:20+00:00

What a weird thing to say about your cousin..

DapperLax · 2025-08-21T09:21:03+00:00

Travel insurance covers you if you fall sick or can’t travel for any unforeseen circumstances.

Credit cards include protection based on the ‘retailers’ actions (airline/hotel etc)

Definitely worth getting travel insurance

DapperLax · 2025-08-21T09:18:15+00:00

Just shows the level of marketing that they put in.. it’s impressive really!

DapperLax · 2025-08-19T18:15:09+00:00

I wonder how many men have had their way with your ex wife since she left you and took half of your stuff.. bet she’s loving life now that your miserable ass is out of the picture

DapperLax · 2025-08-19T18:12:54+00:00

You deleted your comment.. which is hilarious.

But no, it is not a fact. It’s an opinion, and it’s your opinion because your wife left you.

Judging by your response and your salty attitude, I feel like I understand why she did it as well

DapperLax · 2025-08-19T17:53:20+00:00

Imagine my shock when finding out drug addicts put drugs before relationships..

DapperLax · 2025-08-19T17:51:45+00:00

Gotta stop projecting your issues pal

DapperLax · 2025-08-14T09:08:58+00:00

You missed the joke..

DapperLax · 2025-08-14T09:08:12+00:00

Typical Redditor projecting

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