When I need something non-essential I put an alert up for it on slickdeals. Eventually a good deal on some version of what I want will be posted. This has had several effects:
reduction in time preference (this has huge ripple effects).
increase in acquisition threshold resulting in less ownership of non-essentials.
bonus fuzzies both for being able to be patient and getting good deals on things.
Shopping for things in bulk is also an opportunity to practice this skill. If I don’t want 200 of it do I actually need it?
With regards to number 1:
When I need something non-essential I put an alert up for it on slickdeals. Eventually a good deal on some version of what I want will be posted. This has had several effects:
reduction in time preference (this has huge ripple effects).
increase in acquisition threshold resulting in less ownership of non-essentials.
bonus fuzzies both for being able to be patient and getting good deals on things.
Shopping for things in bulk is also an opportunity to practice this skill. If I don’t want 200 of it do I actually need it?