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Comment author: Gunnar_Zarncke 01 January 2015 07:58:58PM 1 point [-]

I do think it's very hard to measure the enjoyment derived from activities, and many people are probably not optimizing their spending well.

Yes. invest in experience not in things

Comment author: Dorikka 01 January 2015 08:04:18PM *  1 point [-]

Good point. Also, having a diverse set of experiences can help you empathize (or at least familiarize yourself with) the perspectives of different people, or the desires, interests, and incentives of people in different situations. Purchasing most items is unlikely to provide the same benefit.

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