Die with zero

Imagine that at the time of your death you had done everything you were told to do: You worked hard, saved money and looked forward to your financial freedom in retirement. The only thing you wasted in the process was ... Your life.

Sooner or later we all die, so we have to ask ourselves how we can make the most of our finite time. William Perkins sees this question as an optimisation problem: how can you live a maximally fulfilling life while minimising the waste of your lifetime? Some experiences can only be had at certain times, so it makes no sense to let opportunities pass us by for fear of wasting our money. Wasting our lifetime should be a much bigger concern. By planning exactly how to achieve the maximum number of fulfilling experiences with the resources available to you, you will also maximise your quality of life.

This book is for those who prioritise lifelong memorable experiences over simply earning and collecting money for the so-called golden years. Life is too short for later.