Imperfect Dad MD Podcast with Dr Jeremy Toffle

Letting Go of All the Stuff - A Focus On Your Bucks

May 19, 2021 Doctor Podcast Network Episode 25
Imperfect Dad MD Podcast with Dr Jeremy Toffle
Letting Go of All the Stuff - A Focus On Your Bucks
Show Notes

If you are like most parents and families, you have accumulated a lot of STUFF over the years.  It is hard to avoid, as with every stage in life it feels like we need new gear to handle it.  However, we do a poor job at getting rid of the old things and let it accumulate in various closets, drawers, or basements. 

We are currently in the process of moving houses, however we just found out we will have to stay in an apartment for at least a month as our new house gets finished.  That means all of the stuff from our 2-story, 4 bedroom home needs to get tagged, sorted, and stored somewhere while we venture into a 2 bedroom apartment. 

We have allowed ourselves and our children get used to the accumulation of things.  Everywhere you turn there is a toy, device, musical instrument, or other stimulation that represents the desire to simply buy more things.  However, this move will FORCE us to reevaluate what truly is important to us, and hopefully we can leave a lot of the stuff behind.

This is an important aspect when you talk about focusing on your Bucks, one of the 6 B's of being a physician dad.  The way you handle your money in terms of purchasing items greatly influences how your kids view money later in life. 

Have you felt the need to buy the latest gadget?  Smart phone?  Peleton (no judgement)?  How long until the joy of the purchase was gone and you lost the desire to use it?  Are you making the right financial choices with your money when it comes to spending it on THINGS versus using it for what really matters in life - a better experience for you and your family.

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