All these feelings are true. A parallel I would like to turn to is that accepting this early is important to avoid “lifestyle inflation”. I developed this mindset where there was always something better so I spent accordingly…. It does not end up well.
I’ve even done the moving to New York thing (in the form of Seoul) and I can confirm you reach a point where I just reset, feeling the same way I did at my Toronto apartment.
Travelling to parts of SEA and Africa have made me appreciate that sometimes what you have is enough…..even when it manifests itself in slow zones along the Allen giving you enough time to count all the cars in the Yorkdale Parking lot.
With all its faults, I still think Toronto would be an incredible place to live in if it were at all possible for me (which it's not). I think there's always a lot of "the grass is greener" in all of us.
I live in London, Ontario. This did resonate with me. A lot of locals have the “grass is greener” mindset. So much to do - not a boring city.
Go London!
All these feelings are true. A parallel I would like to turn to is that accepting this early is important to avoid “lifestyle inflation”. I developed this mindset where there was always something better so I spent accordingly…. It does not end up well.
I’ve even done the moving to New York thing (in the form of Seoul) and I can confirm you reach a point where I just reset, feeling the same way I did at my Toronto apartment.
Travelling to parts of SEA and Africa have made me appreciate that sometimes what you have is enough…..even when it manifests itself in slow zones along the Allen giving you enough time to count all the cars in the Yorkdale Parking lot.
Yeah, and I think knowing what you have is "enough" to be happy is very healthy!
Been travelling more lately and I felt like you were speaking directly to me haha. Great piece
Thanks Sean! It's definitely something I need to read more after travelling too!
With all its faults, I still think Toronto would be an incredible place to live in if it were at all possible for me (which it's not). I think there's always a lot of "the grass is greener" in all of us.
It is a great place, and I of course agree :)
Thank you! I can relate a lot, especially after visiting New York, Chicago, San Francisco… greetings from Cologne :)