Alan Watts vs. The Credit Avenger: The Illusion That Keeps You Broke
Most people don't realize this, but the same illusions that keep us spiritually stuck also keep us financially trapped. Alan Watts, one of the greatest philosophers of the 20th century, spent his life exposing the lies our minds believe. And honestly? Those lies look exactly like the ones the credit system teaches you. Here's what I mean: The Illusion of the “Separate Self" = The Illusion of “Minimum Payments Work." Alan Watts said the biggest illusion in life is thinking you're separate from everything around you. The Credit Avenger says the biggest financial illusion is thinking minimum payments are “helping.” Both illusions keep you stuck. Because in both cases, you're fighting shadows instead of seeing the truth. Watts’ Teaching: "You suffer because you misunderstand your relationship to things." Credit Avenger Teaching: "You stay in debt because you misunderstand your relationship to interest." Watts taught that once you see clearly, fear collapses. I teach that once you face the numbers, debt collapses. Same principle. Different battlefield. Watts Freed Minds. The Credit Avenger Frees Wallets. Watts exposed: - Ego - Fear - Illusion - The stories we tell ourselves The Credit Avenger expose: - Minimum payments - Predatory interest - Financial avoidance - The lies credit companies hope you never question Watts guided people to inner peace. I guide people to financial peace. The Debt Snowball 2.0 = Applied Zen. You don't overcome fear by wrestling it. You overcome fear by understanding it. You don't overcome debt by paying minimums. You overcome debt by strategic, intentional action: - Weekly payment habits - Knowing your numbers - Behavior change - Awareness instead of avoidance If Alan Watts taught finances, this is precisely the system he'd build. Watts believed enlightenment begins the moment you stop falling for illusions. Debt freedom begins the moment you stop believing the lie that "minimum payments are enough." Wake up! Look clearly. Take action.