I completely disagree with your premise about the free market and its implications; however I think the second question is helpful.

What are your guiding principles that help you make decisions in everyday life?

I support people and businesses that operate in a manner that is inline with my values. Similarly, that’s how I try to live. You vote with your money and your actions. Economically a freer market would better allow this; as an individual you have the power of choice over many things; collectively, aligned parties without ego and other ulterior motives, can achieve great things.

Some of the values I have surround the following:

• Healthfulness
• Kindness
• Utility
• Sustainability
• Efficiency

I over-consumed so much that I went bankrupt. After that I had little extra money and no credit so I had to be frugal. No more owning two cars. No more selling cars at a large loss because I lost interest. No more impulse spending on trips. I had to live within my means.

I also care about the environment trying to reconsider, reduce, reuse, and recycle whenever possible. If I can't do that I'll purchase quality items that last.