I’m 26 and saving for a down payment on my first apartment. If I stay disciplined where I am now, I’ll reach my goal in 16 months.
The problem: I live with a flatmate and the place is nasty and uncomfortable. I also don’t have transportation, and in a big city that makes me feel stuck and limited.
Here are my options:
- Stay here and just buy the motorcycle → delays my goal by 4 extra months
- Move to my own rental AND buy the bike → delays it by 7 extra months
So in total:
- 16 months if I suffer through it
- 20 months if I stay but get the bike
- 23 months if I get peace + mobility
For men who’ve been through this stage:
Would you prioritize comfort and freedom now, even if it delays the big goal? Or would you grind it out in a shitty environment to hit the milestone sooner?
What would you do at 26?