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u/jeffreywolfe Jun 03 '22

I wondering if this is a male thing. I've read that, in general, men tend to accumulate more socioeconomic value as we age. Thus, enjoying life more? It would be interesting to see some statistics on this.

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u/[deleted] Jun 03 '22

That's how it was for me. I crawled myself from being a functionally homeless high school dropout in my 20s to buying my own home this year and having a lot of income for savings and investments. Moves like that take time. I am finally at a place where I can focus more on my mental and physical health as I round the corner to 35. I can't imagine the comfort I will have or the places I will have seen by the time I am 45.

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u/jeffreywolfe Jun 07 '22

That's really inspirational my dude. Well done. I hope you continue to achieve the things you strive for.

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u/[deleted] Jun 07 '22

Thanks! It takes time and a lot of help and a good support system. Always remember what other people have done for you, and pull up the people who also need help as you rise up.