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Gandhi's student habit of tracking every expense goes viral

Original: Happy Gandhi Jayanti. A detail from his autobiography that feels surprisingly modern: as a student in London, Gandhi rec

On Gandhi Jayanti, people are sharing a detail from his autobiography: as a law student in London, Gandhi recorded every omnibus fare, stamp and newspaper purchase, and checked his accounts every night before bed. Commenters say the meticulous money-tracking feels strikingly modern, noting that seeing the full picture pushed him to change rooms and walk to save money.

Why now: The holiday prompted people to share anecdotes about Gandhi, and this expense-tracking story resonates with current interest in personal budgeting.

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• Happy Gandhi Jayanti. A detail from his autobiography that feels surprisingly modern: as a student in London, Gandhi recorded every omnibus fare, stamp and newspaper, and struck his balance every evening before bed. Seeing the whole picture is what led him to change rooms, walk… · spendzie_official · 1

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