Money is Stored Life Energy
We often think of the cost of things in terms of currency—dollars, euros, pounds. But currency is just a medium of exchange. What you are really trading when you buy something is the time you spent earning that money.
"The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it."
— Henry David ThoreauThis calculator isn't just about math; it's about checking your reality. Is that new gadget worth 40 hours of your life (a full work week)? Is that expensive dinner worth 3 hours of stress at the office?
The Calculation
We calculate your Real Hourly Wage by taking your net income and diving it by your total time investment (not just work hours, but commuting, preparation, etc. in a deeper sense, though this simple calculator focuses on direct hours).
- Item Price / Hourly Wage = Hours of Life
The Benefit
By visualizing the cost in time, you bypass the brain's instant gratification loops. It empowers you to:
- Reduce impulse spending
- Align spending with values
- Value your free time more
Ready to calculate your true costs?
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