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Originally Posted by mm84321 
Yes, I believe age and maturity do play a large role in managing your impulses; although, more so the latter, as age and maturity, unfortunately, don't always seem to appreciate in perfect union. I can think of a few fellow members who do a phenomenal job at exemplifying this.
look, if you have a problem with me, just say it okay?
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Originally Posted by Thomas
Finally - and this still helps me today - I spent a few years during school where I had the basics, and not much else, and I lived with others who were the same way - and I didn't feel like I was missing out on anything. I could probably toss about 60% of my possessions and not miss a thing - which makes me awfully reluctant to add to the mountain of stuff.
I also started out like this, just the basics, and the prime reason is the lack of money. problem was when money started coming in, I'd be so irresponsible with spending and buy a lot of shit on impulse. took a while to realize the stupidity of it, but I'm glad I got that phase over with.
