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I am as Idealistic as anybody. I am an ultra minimalist with everything except cars and tools. John lennon is my favorite philosopher.

However, in the real world we live in money is important. Things are not important, but you need money to protect the well being of your family and to make life easier. You need to be able to retire comfortably, cover health issues, eat healthy food, giove your kids braces etc.

A moderate living is fine for all of this, of course. Materialisim and the derire to be financially fit are not the same thing