**6 tips to avoid spirals of consumption** # Mastering the [[Diderot Effect]] James Clear offers these tips for mastering the Diderot Effect and avoiding a spiral of consumption that leads to no real gain. 1. [[Remove Ads from Your Life]] 2. Buy items that fit your current systems 3. Set self-imposed limits (I won't spend more than $X on upgrades) 4. One in, One out - give away one old thing for each new thing you get (a tenet of [[Minimal Stuff]]) 5. Go a month without buying something new 6. Let go of the want. They are wants, not needs. **** ## Source - [[Mastering the Diderot Effect]] ## Related - [[Diderot Effect]] - [[Minimalism]] - [[Lifestyle Creep]] - [[Research Your Purchases]]