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The Fillennial
@thefillennial.com
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Personal stories on my feelings meeting my finances. New ones published every two weeks, in the hope it sparks something for you. Grateful you're here, let's connect! Find me exclusively on Bluesky and https://thefillennial.com/
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · Sep 2
Today marks the beginning of The Fillennial, my personal finance blog. Every two weeks I share personal stories to spark your financial thoughts. Already there for you: meeting a billionaire, investing in a bear market, and graduating debt-free.

Exclusively here on Bluesky and thefillennial.com
Home - The Fillennial
Every two weeks I share the real-life experiences that shaped my financial thinking and behavior, in the hope they offer you a new perspective on yours.
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 1d
Absolutely agree, and it's that foundation that can eventually get you the space to grow your wealth. Just saw your profile and saw some nice fundamental personal finance articles. You've got a new follower here Jared, looking forward to seeing more! 😁
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 1d
The Dutch word 'vermogen' means both 'wealth' and 'ability.'

That's not trivia. That's the point.

Wealth isn't what you own. It's what you can do. The ability to say yes. The ability to say no. The ability to walk away. And the ability not to worry about it afterwards, regardless of the outcome.
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 3d
Gotta love Toyotas! Driving a 15 year old Toyota hybrid myself, bought it secondhand and it's been one of the best expenses I've ever made 😁
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 3d
You've got a great profile full with quotes of wisdom. Gotta love Naval's as well, specific knowlege is your own superpower. New follower here!
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 3d
Hey Bartelle's, I'd love to take a look but get forwarded to a WordPress login instead of the article. Could there be something wrong with the links?
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 3d
Years ago I obsessively checked betting odds during dinners with friends. My savings had hit zero, I was experiencing extreme financial stress and I'd convinced myself gambling would fix it.

My first sports bet hit 7x, but the stress wasn't gone. New story out now: thefillennial.com/09-gambling/
9. How Financial Stress Deleted My Common Sense (And Made Gambling Look Like a Solution) – The Fillennial
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 3d
Always nice to see the Boots Theory popping up somewhere! I also really liked the honesty about your ability to afford new cars. What are you currently driving, and for how long?

You've got a new follower here, I'm looking forward for more! 😁
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 4d
This absolutely was a long but worthwhile read, Michael! I really liked seeing solid advice on real estate investing, trusts, LLCs and more in one article. And I agree that asking "Is this person primarily teaching or selling?" is the best way to not get fooled. Thanks for this!
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 4d
Love this, and your focus on genuine connections as well! As for best online move, it's been my financial psychology blog. Good luck with your journey, I'll be following. Let's stay in touch! 😁
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 6d
I'm glad I accidentally stumbled on your profile, Curtis. The article on the importance of having a buy-in from your family members really resonated. I don't have kids yet but already found your content very helpful, looking forward to seeing more. New follower here! 😁
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 6d
Putting this here in case you want to know more about this Porsche ride and the unexpected lesson in financial freedom it gave me: thefillennial.com/05...
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 6d
When studying, a €150 speeding ticket would've wrecked my month.

My ex's uncle in his Porsche going 160 km/h? He casually said "A fine doesn't matter."

That's when I realized: financial freedom isn't the car. It's less worries.
When did you realize money buys peace of mind, not just stuff?
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 6d
Really liked this blogpost, and I think your "discomfort is not danger" says all there needs to be said about downturns on the stock market! New follower here, looking forward to seeing more 😁
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 6d
Didn't have the time to watch it in full, but the first 15-20 mins of this were great! Differences between the reward systems of school environments and real life are absolutely not the same, great way of showing how this becomes clear in your finances. New follower here, keep it going! 😁
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 7d
Absolutely agree, Choach! Question: Based on your long experience, what have been the most frequently observed beliefs that limit achieving financial freedom?
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 7d
And that's why long-term thinking wins!
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 8d
Anytime! Let me know when you've made your own feed, super interested in the result 😁
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 8d
I've used @graze.social to create a custom feed called GoldSky, which is what I use to find the personal finance content I'm personally looking for. It's actually how I found you as well haha! The tooling easy to operate and very intuitive, would recommend!
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 8d
Hey VW, this is my take: Interaction with others over content pushing. Genuine replies over chasing followers and likes.

Use feeds to find the content and creators you want to interact with. No suitable feed found? Just build your own, there are easy tools available for that.

Good luck!
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 8d
Hey Cap, this was a great read! Elaborate, and not just focused on generic advice but also the psychological side of investing. You mention DCA as your primary means to combat volatility emotions, are there any other things you do to emotionally protect yourself? New follower here, by the way! 😁
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 9d
Great article and great intentions there, Madhav! Since I'm living in Europe and the American Credit Card system is one I'm not too familiar with, I found this article actually very educative.

Looking out for next ones in this series, new follower here! 😁
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 9d
Because I had been writing a blogpost about it not too long ago, I recently started a new campaign in my favorite video game of all time: Fable II. And yes, the timeless investing lessons I got from it still hold up!
3. How an Xbox Game Taught Me The Principles of Investing, Passive Income, and Financial Freedom - The Fillennial
Fable II taught me investing lessons long before real life did: buy assets, let money work for you, and build the freedom to play on your terms.
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 9d
It's where all wealth building starts! You've got some good stuff on your page, new follower here and looking forward to what's next! 😁
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 10d
Hi Gauri, looks like your purpose is very similar to that of my blog. Looking forward to seeing more of your work!!
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The Fillennial @thefillennial.com · 10d
Hey Hammad, absolutely agree on this! Most of the work is usually done when no one is watching. What kind of preparation has worked in your own life?

I think you might like this one, feel free to take a look if you're interested! thefillennial.com/08-preparati...
8. Preparation Pays: How Being Ready can Shape Your Life and Income - The Fillennial
From Mario Kart rivalries to job interviews, efforts to be prepared have turned “lucky breaks” in my life into long-term confidence and career growth.
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