More than ever before, I feel like I’m under a constant barrage of targeted reminders to buy more stuff. More tech, more kids’ toys, more dog treats, better cars. If I had a dollar for every time I got sucked into a 20-minute review for some cool new piece of tech on YouTube, I’d…well maybe I could just buy that new iPhone after all!

If I acted on every impulse the internet threw my way, I wouldn’t be able to take my kids to the Outer Banks next summer. I wouldn’t have space in my spending plan for my YMCA membership, which brings me so much peace of mind. My wife and I might not be able to afford babysitting for a weekly date night. Oh and I’d need a bigger house to fit it all, too!

You’ve probably heard the advice before, “Buy fewer things and more experiences.” It’s practically a truism at this point. We all nod our head at this sage advice, but very few of us actually do it.…