I like buying things that make me healthier, wealthier or provide me free time.

I call it practical materialism:

Products that make a material difference in the quality of your life.

Here's what I'm talking about…

SUPERHUMAN SCORING

In every edition of System Sunday, I assess the featured system across three superhuman dimensions: impact, setup, and maintenance.

Unlike your typical review, I focus on factors that influence personal growth. Get to know the evaluation system.

Impact (9.0/10)

1. Health

This is your top-level system.

Your health has cascading effects on every thought, feeling, and action you make. It's worth optimizing.

Self-investment ideas:

• Quality mattress
• Standing desk (I use Fully)
• Water flask
• Nutritious whole foods
• Running shoes

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2. Wealth

Learn wealth-creation systems, then build them.

Self-investment ideas:

• Books on personal finance
• Online courses to develop new skills
• Tools that power your side hustle

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3. Free Time

Psychology says, purchases that save us time make us the happiest.

Use your money to buy back time (from activities you don't enjoy doing).

Self-investment ideas:

• Healthy meal delivery
• Cleaning service
• Wash & fold laundry
• Extra vacation days

Setup (7.0/10)

Before purchasing anything, ask: “Will this make me healthier, wealthier, or provide me free time?”

Purchases in these 3 pillars are more likely to lead to lasting joy rather than instant gratification.

I believe rules are (occasionally) meant to be broken. In the words of Oscar Wilde, “Everything in moderation, including moderation.”

Maintenance (7.5/10)

Receiving impractical gifts can be a gateway to buying more of them.

Example: You're gifted a gaming console, but that doesn't fit your goals for the year.

It may be worth chatting with relatives about the type of personal development gifts you especially love.

BRINGING IT HOME

What you'll find:

Practical materialism leads to minimalism.

You'll buy fewer things and enjoy more optionality/freedom.

This is the way.

All systems go,

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