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Get a hobby, something that can distract you , i.e. draw your attention (time off) to, something that is challenging to do well, so you can't just buy your way to success and something that enables you to work your cost saving itch at the same time.
Two that come to mind:
Sailing
- Plenty of distractions to fund in the hope of going a bit faster.
- Hard to do well - you cannot control the weather and requires time on the water vs book learning.
- Opportunity for social and travel - x-channel, the med etc with your own, or rent one down route.
- rent / own / shared methods of owning - few £££ to how much have you got +++
Flying (specifically, gliding as its a bit easier to get started - you can be solo in a week)
- Plenty of distractions to fund you going a bit further / faster
- Opportunity for social and travel - Find a decent club that does expeditions - UK and EU for more advanced tasks.
- rent / own / shared methods of owning - few ££££ to £250K
And both have the options to get lost in technology if that's your thing.
I thought you were a fellow bangernomics follower?
Took the word right out of my mouth. Trouble is you can't get a decent banger anymore in the world of 'electrics'. My role model was a mates dad, he bought MOTed Austin Maxis for £70 a pop, never looked under the bonnet, any issues he scrapped em and bought another.
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