Look, I get it - why waste money? It’s great to live by the rule that you never buy anything unless you REALLY need it.

And after all, it’s not about the tool but about how you’re using it, isn’t it?

But being too rigid about this makes you miss out on possible big life improvements.

Here are five examples that did the trick for me:

1️⃣ Notion

I actually started organizing my notes since I switched from Evernote to Notion. For me, organizing notes in Notion is much more intuitive.

Lasting effect: I organize my notes as I create them, and then I can find what I want FASTER.

2️⃣ Macbook

My writing output increased since I switched from Windows PC to a Mac. I just love to type on my Mac keyboard.

Lasting effect: A TON MORE LinkedIn Posts & Tweets.

3️⃣ Dutch Oven

I started cooking more healthy meals since I bought the Dutch oven. Throw in some meat, throw in some vegetables, put in the oven for 2 hours. As easy as that.

Lasting effect: Eating LESS FRIED FOOD.

4️⃣ Smart Scale

Another I can trace another improvement to the purchase of a smart scale. I measure my weight every morning after waking up. When I start putting on weight, I see it IMMEDIATELY.

Lasting effect: Ability to respond QUICKLY to my changing weight by limiting my NACHOS & BURGER INTAKE.

5️⃣ Spinning Bike

My fitness has improved tremendously since I bought a new spinning bike, which I can connect to my iPad.

Lasting effect: HUGELY improved cardio fitness.

Mindlessly buying every shiny object is not sensible. But neither is refusing everything.

Use common sense. There's some stuff out there that can change your life for the better!