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how to prevent myself from buying things i don't want
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i use cash exclusively. i go to the cash machine once a week and withdraw the money i want to spend in one week (so i have to plan if i want to buy something expensive). otherwise i leave the card at home. as bonus you get anonymity, i.e. big brother cannot track you.
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