Self-Help Resource Center
With Askesis, you’re not a user, you’re a Seeker. You’re here to pursue clarity, discipline, and intentional living. Every tool here exists to support that pursuit. Welcome
Everything accessible here is free to use and reproduce in its original format. We kindly ask that you refer the friends and family you care about to our site so we can continue our mission and reach more Seekers.
If you have utilized all of the free resources and are ready to take your Askesis journey to the next level, review the other services we offer by clicking below.
How To Use These Resources
Askesis embraces a minimalist mindset, with less clutter and more clarity. We provide Google Sheet versions of some resources for those who prefer an electronic format. However, we encourage you to be mindful of distractions and unnecessary digital consumption. Printing is also a form of consumption, but for some, it offers a way to disconnect and focus deeply. Choose the format that best supports your focus, discipline, and learning.
Not all materials are available as Google Sheets, some are supplemental guides and supportive content intended to help you think more intentionally. Because so much of our financial lives exist online, you should decide what tools work best for your journey.
Document Downloads
Use these documents in sequential order. You must first confront your reality and the begin to peel back the onion of your financial life. An intentional life takes time to build. Give yourself grace in adjusting but don’t lose urgency.
Digital Sheets
Confront Your Reality
Not sure where to start? Does money stress you out? This is a good place to start and just get it all out in the open.
Minimalist Budget Builder
If you’re aware of your finances and are looking to take control of your life, this is the tool to help minimize expenses and maximize income.
Discipline and Habit Tracker
Whether you’re just staring out or you want to challenge yourself to minimize or stay on track, this is a great 7 day exercise
The Monthly Measure
Once you’ve mastered your budget, this is your go to resource for tracking net worth over time. Do this every month to keep tabs on your progress.
Video Tutorials
Want a walkthrough of our most popular resources? Check out our video tutorial library below.
Money Saving Resources
Affordable Meal Prep
Healthy eating is important. Eating at home can save a significant amount of money.
Minimalism
Askesis is rooted in minimalism. It is a lifestyle that will help make you healthier, more fulfilled, and save you a lot of money.
Thrifty Travel
The cheapest way to travel is to not travel at all. The second best is helping your money and spending work for you.
Money Management Tools
Compound interest calc
Compound Interest Calculator – Great for seeing how compounding will work for you.
Amortization Calc
My favorite no frills amortization calculator. See what your loan will actually cost and how over paying can help.
Undebt.it
If you’re in debt, this tool can help you manage and prioritize repayment. Bad debt should be eliminated as quickly as possible.
FIRE Calc
A free calculator to show whether or not you could have enough to cover your cost of living during retirement.
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