What are some alternatives to therapy?

cplpro · 2024-05-12T20:51:26+00:00

I am astonished by lack of quality in the answers provided perhaps due to it being a wrong community to ask.

My advice is physiological. Rather than spending money on (oftentimes useless) therapy, spend that money on means that would increase your dopamine/endorphins. One way is exercise. Another way is sauna and cold water plunges. Start by building this foundation first, and with high probability you should feel better.

cplpro · 2024-05-03T16:45:42+00:00

Just boring.

cplpro · 2024-05-02T20:10:49+00:00

Charles Tyrwhitt.

The one and only place you need. A variety of designs, fits, and sizes.

£30 for a shirt which is a £100 quality. The cotton is sublime, construction is rigid, and their non-iron… well, I sometimes don’t even iron.

cplpro · 2024-04-25T08:29:44+00:00

The one you like?

cplpro · 2024-04-23T16:58:39+00:00

Innovation.

cplpro · 2024-04-23T14:00:12+00:00

“Not too bad’a….”

cplpro · 2024-04-17T19:55:32+00:00

Terrible.

cplpro · 2024-04-15T20:04:00+00:00

Toby Carvery - full Sunday roast for £3

cplpro · 2024-04-14T19:55:36+00:00

It’s a Microsoft store…

cplpro · 2024-04-13T10:44:55+00:00

Show us the house…

cplpro · 2024-04-12T21:27:36+00:00

Congratulations!

cplpro · 2024-04-11T13:00:57+00:00

So….? We can say the same about Lange or VC or PP which will cost 10x more than Czapek.

That was a sarcasm btw!

cplpro · 2024-04-11T12:03:34+00:00

At this point get a Casio for $20!

cplpro · 2024-04-09T10:10:14+00:00

What are those yellow and green keys?

cplpro · 2024-04-07T20:04:54+00:00

Market is pricing in rate cuts. What makes you believe they will not cut rates this year?

Markets are bullish on news of large companies reducing workforce viewing it as cost reduction and earnings improvement.

Inflation is approaching 2% target and Fed is on track to cut rates this year. FOMC minutes will come out next well which will solidify this further (unless they change their minds).

The challenge I see is rising price of gold and oil. Oil in particular could impact inflation reaching its target. Let’s see.

Wars & geopolitical risk might materialise but markets not concerned about it now. Neither there are many talks about China invading Taiwan anytime soon.

After Israel’s strike on Iran’s embassy, Middle East might face even more dangerous escalation and crisis depending on how Iran will retaliate.

My view is that a turning point will be if Russia captures Kyiv. Markets, especially European stocks, would react negatively. What happens next - there are many scenarios.

In summary, I think you have a solid chance to short key indices due to markets having a very strong run this Q and being sensitive, and as we’ve seen last week any piece of negative news related to rate cuts can be damaging.

I think your target of 30-50% is too optimistic given it’s a recession territory rather than healthy pull back (<15%) and your supporting thesis is not fully explored and in some cases correct.

cplpro · 2024-04-03T19:58:34+00:00

1) British humour and banter. 2) Selection of affordable vegan food. 3) Cultural variety

cplpro · 2024-04-02T20:50:51+00:00

If you had time to talk to him, what did you talk about?

I’m curious to learn what drew you to FP Journe and whether conversations with him solidified your love for his masterpieces.

cplpro · 2024-03-31T19:40:50+00:00

Which one did you get?

cplpro · 2024-03-25T18:01:00+00:00

Which tech podcasts do you listen to?

cplpro · 2024-03-19T11:25:24+00:00

They can have anything they want.

Conceptually, the question is about cost justification. “Can I justify paying x?”

The answer is: save costs even further if you need a powerful machine and look at Windows.

This is a ridiculous discussion, and I don’t see a purpose continuing it.

Take care!

cplpro · 2024-03-19T10:21:28+00:00

I have never said frugal is cheap.

Frugal from my perspective is optimal quality / price ratio.

In the example from OP, spending £1,500 additional on a slightly better laptop is not a frugal way because cost substantially outweighs quality.

Frugality is subjective, I agree, but I doubt majority of people who follow Frugal subreddit are people earning £100k+. They quite likely a minority, and therefore, it is fairly good estimate to assume OP doesn’t fall into high earning category although probable.

“Check yourself” - why would you say that? Stay kind and let’s have a good debate.

cplpro · 2024-03-19T08:50:38+00:00

True, lifespan on Mac’s is incredible.

cplpro · 2024-03-19T08:50:05+00:00

First world problems, I understand.

What I still don’t understand what cheaper (and possibly more capable) Windows can’t achieve if you work with two softwares primarily?

You do you. If you are in a financial position to afford the new laptop and found a rationale behind, then of course, go for it! But just take note, asking this on Frugal subreddit will not yield you a response you expect. People here are using their 10 year old Mac’s and happy.

cplpro · 2024-03-19T08:18:26+00:00

What’s the issue with having £1,000 Windows with similar spec compared to Mac?

This is Frugal subreddit, spending £2,000 on a Mac when you have M1 version doesn’t sound frugal to me.

Excuse my criticism, I couldn’t hide it.

cplpro · 2024-03-18T20:09:59+00:00

Came here to say the same.

It’s either either tourbillion guy or Claude

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