Re: Millionaire Next Door
that's definitely the biggest argument i've thought about from it. i think the author probably overdoes his point with examples like the guy who turned down a rolls royce. much of the book is also quite boring, especially for a college student (the beginning is the best part).
i think the idea of being economical and reasonable is smart and it's cool that people can become millionaires on fairly modest salaries, but definitely agree: the 40 or so working years should be ENJOYED. maybe people want mercedes cars so they can enjoy them, not necessarily to waste money/show off.
i think this is a great topic to continue discussing -- weighing the nearly all out saving/wealth accumulation vs. reasonable saving but also a fair amount of spending.
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