19 Tips on the Living the Frugal “Open Source Life”
- Share. Let others benefit from what you have, and hopefully they return the favor.
- Always look for free ways to solve problems before buying something.
- Simplicity. Not owning something means it’s not in your way when you aren’t using it, and you don’t have to find somewhere to put it.
- Barter for goods and services instead of simply “buy”.
- Educate yourself to make better decisions. Use the internet to improve your life, not just for information, entertainment and buying things.
- Repair instead of replace. You may learn something in the process, and that’s more valuable anyway.
- Find hobbies and pastimes that are free.
- Use your library; you are paying for it anyway.
- Eliminate waste in every way. Resources, energy, spending, food, etc.
- Resist the urge to be trendy and have the newest stuff. Stick with things that are durable, functional and paid for.
- Be marketing resistant. The less marketing you fall for, the less you are likely to spend.
- Seek advice and knowledge. Learn from others mistakes to avoid your own.
- Invest in yourself. Education is always valuable, even in ways different than intended.
- In the classic sense of the term, using Open Source software instead of “paid-for” applications.
- Don’t make things more complicated than they need to be.
- If something does not benefit you, you should not own it.
- When you must buy something, make sure it is useful, durable, needed, appropriate and high quality. Then make sure you take care of it so you don’t buy it over again.
- Share-cycling – When something useful is no longer needed, give it to someone who can use it.
- Stay fit; your attitude will be better, your health will be better and healthcare costs stay low.
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