2023 DFR (Damn Fine Restraint)

Just like that, I'm out. I really wanted to replace a knot and I'm finicky as the day is long. I have been looking at one of Phoenix knots and I decided I really should try it. It was a small purchase, but I definitely broke my restraint. Five months is a good run and I'll probably stop after the travel soap for another 4-5 months. Maybe around my birthday I'll treat myself again.

Hang in there folks. You got this!

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That's a long run in my book, Paul. I think I made it 4 months few years ago. Five months is better than before, right? Chances are really good that you have broken the "I gotta have it NOW" way of thinking and are settling into a more realistic phase for acquisitions.

Thanks Eric. Five months is a HUGE improvement for me. I hope you are right. I really dont want to slip back down that slope, chasing after stuff I don't need (and sometimes even want, shockingly enough).

That's said, I'm quite excited to get the knot. I had been "diversifying" my brushes over the last few months. I reinstated a few knots I had in the extra bin. I also got two new ones for Xmas. So, this is the last duplicate: a second 2BED. Not that I don't love the 2BED, I just think if I'm going to have more than 2 brushes they might as well have some minor differences (as long as I like them).

I spoke with our contact over that Phoenix, who thought I might really like the knot. I initially gravitated towards it for the look... I want my brushes to be aesthetically pleasing (go ahead and mock me. I'll wait...). This one seems to fit the bill. Mind you, this is only a crude mockup... The knot is still en route.

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That looks awesome, Paul!

This thread has already helped me say 'no' a couple of times. So it's working for me at least. Just signing up has made me stop and question whether I really NEED the stuff I impulsively want.

That reminds me of something I read outside a local church many years ago: "It's not willpower most of us need.....it's won't power."

I completed a purchase today but it was supposed to take place shortly after October and got delayed. It was just released and I completed the transaction I started in 2022. I was going to skip it but had been waiting for it as it was a process that took many months and was following it's producton. Decided I didn't see it as knocking me out due to these circumstances and no other purchases have been or will be made...............

I completed a purchase today but it was supposed to take place shortly after October and got delayed. It was just released and I completed the transaction I started in 2022. I was going to skip it but had been waiting for it as it was a process that took many months and was following it's producton. Decided I didn't see it as knocking me out due to these circumstances and no other purchases have been or will be made...............

 Nice try Dave but that counts as a purchase , can't fool me .Haha

I completed a purchase today but it was supposed to take place shortly after October and got delayed. It was just released and I completed the transaction I started in 2022. I was going to skip it but had been waiting for it as it was a process that took many months and was following it's producton. Decided I didn't see it as knocking me out due to these circumstances and no other purchases have been or will be made...............

 Nice try Dave but that counts as a purchase , can't fool me .Haha

I have the email exchanges with Frank to prove it

I completed a purchase today but it was supposed to take place shortly after October and got delayed. It was just released and I completed the transaction I started in 2022. I was going to skip it but had been waiting for it as it was a process that took many months and was following it's producton. Decided I didn't see it as knocking me out due to these circumstances and no other purchases have been or will be made...............

 Nice try Dave but that counts as a purchase , can't fool me .Haha

I have the email exchanges with Frank to prove it  

Lol.

I completed a purchase today but it was supposed to take place shortly after October and got delayed. It was just released and I completed the transaction I started in 2022. I was going to skip it but had been waiting for it as it was a process that took many months and was following it's producton. Decided I didn't see it as knocking me out due to these circumstances and no other purchases have been or will be made...............

Why would you post this?! Nooooo! Marko will be a long in a few minutes to lay the hammer down. 

I completed a purchase today but it was supposed to take place shortly after October and got delayed. It was just released and I completed the transaction I started in 2022. I was going to skip it but had been waiting for it as it was a process that took many months and was following it's producton. Decided I didn't see it as knocking me out due to these circumstances and no other purchases have been or will be made...............

Why would you post this?! Nooooo! Marko will be a long in a few minutes to lay the hammer down. 

I hide nothing and I'm an open book. I got broad shoulders and can handle the fallout

I completed a purchase today but it was supposed to take place shortly after October and got delayed. It was just released and I completed the transaction I started in 2022. I was going to skip it but had been waiting for it as it was a process that took many months and was following it's producton. Decided I didn't see it as knocking me out due to these circumstances and no other purchases have been or will be made...............

Why would you post this?! Nooooo! Marko will be a long in a few minutes to lay the hammer down. 

I hide nothing and I'm an open book. I got broad shoulders and can handle the fallout 

Just treat yourself like an enterprise and say your starting fiscal '23 in feb.

Why would you post this?! Nooooo! Marko will be a long in a few minutes to lay the hammer down. 

I hide nothing and I'm an open book. I got broad shoulders and can handle the fallout 

Just treat yourself like an enterprise and say your starting fiscal '23 in feb.

Thanks, over on TSR They already started again for Feb around the first week of Jan because so many had failed.  I plan on continuing as if nothing has happened. No more buys, this is what it is and I explained it. Doesn't matter to me what others think. My goals haven't changed