The teen wanted Chinese takeout tonight and we got everything we wanted with no hesitation. It was what we both needed after a long month.
Most of you that follow the blog know that I routinely eat at home because it is the most cost effective way to save money in our household, but tonight was different, and it was worth every cent, even though my brain can’t shut off the fact that $25 spent on Chinese food is $25 equal to one share of Kenvue, which pays $0.80 a share in dividends that increase yearly. In 10 years, that is serious income with the accumulation of shares.
With that in mind, it’s not about not enjoying the fruits of your efforts but rather understanding the balance of it all. Pick a couple from time to time, but don’t get greedy and ruin the harvest. In other words, understand the trade-offs of your decisions.
Would I do this every week? No, because that is income I am throwing away that will pay for the future I want. However, in the grand scheme of things, a splurge here and there won’t hurt. We spent the night eating Chinese food, and pumpkin pie with whipped cream while watching all the Chicago One episodes, (Med, Fire, PD). I even wrote a paper in between that time and submitted it.
I got 30 points on the paper which was worth 25 points because the teacher liked it and suggested I take her introduction to personality class. Sadly, I will be gone after next quarter. Still, this class, lifespan psychology, has been really fun.
With that said, when it comes to the lesson here, know when you are willing to trade future dividends for present dividends, and how you know, will depend on what is most important to you. I personally prefer a balance between now and the future as what is the point of wealth if you neglect the things that will make it worthwhile.
The Broke College Student 
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