#244 How we can use filters to better manage how much we spend and make sure our spending has a meaningful impact on ourselves and the world. Thanks to EveryPlate and LinkedIn for sponsoring the episode.For show notes and more information on this episode click here.[0:16] The FIRE movement and how much you need to retire early.[1:23] What are we supposed to be seeking?[3:23] How do we define the “bare necessities?”[8:58] The superfluous things in life are what we spend our money on.[11:12] Finding joy vs. chasing pleasure.[13:51] Skills to reduce spending in order to retire early.[15:41] Establishing filters to lessen our spending.[18:51] Rethinking materialism.[21:01] There will always be more.