Get Rich Slow Club 249. Being frugal makes you a better person
Mar 18, 2026
Stories of unusual frugal experiments, from hiding peanut butter in the bush to DIY butter and ice cream. Tales of skipping general anaesthetic and testing business class value. Lessons about pushing back on big companies and turning small hassles into deliberate confidence-building challenges. Practical money and energy hacks plus a simple splurge rule for busy seasons.
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Peanut Butter Bush Stash
- Hayden hid a half-used peanut butter jar in a patch of Brisbane bush to retrieve on a later trip instead of carrying it on flights.
- The jar was dirty outside but fine inside, and it provided a couple of free breakfasts when reclaimed.
Frugality As Personal Development
- Hayden says saving becomes more interesting with surplus money because you can turn it into learning or personal development.
- He stops doing small savings like toll-road avoidance once the lesson is learned and values the comfort of knowing options.
Pushing For Refunds After A Cancelled Air Show
- Hayden pushed for a refund after an air show was cancelled halfway due to a plane crash and got a partial refund after two months of back-and-forth.
- Other attendees later reported getting refunds too, suggesting his escalation helped set precedent.