The way you dress or the car you drive or what you... -Aaron Patzer

The way you dress or the car you drive or what you spend is to impress other people with how, I guess, successful and rich you are. But you're not, and you shouldn't, and who gives a damn what other people think anyway. So, that mentality, I think, is very destructive.

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Aaron Patzer is a successful businessman and entrepreneur, best known as the founder of the personal finance management platform, Mint.com. Patzer's innovative approach to financial technology revolutionized how individuals manage their finances, making it more accessible and user-friendly. His contributions to the fintech industry have had a significant impact on personal finance management.

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