My thoughts on this post as someone who still considers himself 'younger generation'
It’s easy to look at today’s housing market and feel like the deck is stacked against you. Housing prices are high, inflation is real, and it can feel like everything is out of reach. And honestly, I’ve been there. I’ve watched the housing market fluctuate and felt that frustration of wanting to do more with less. And finally I purchased my first home to live in at aged 40.
But here’s the thing—while we can acknowledge that certain conditions aren’t ideal, we’ve got to be careful about letting that thinking keep us stuck. I’ve had moments where I was too focused on what wasn’t working, and it kept me from seeing the doors that were wide open. It wasn’t until I shifted my mindset that I started making real progress.
Every generation has its hurdles. In the past, it might have been high interest rates or fewer opportunities for financial growth. Today, it’s different. Sure, buying a home is tougher in some areas—but at the same time, there are a million new opportunities to thrive that didn’t exist before. Technology, global markets, flexible careers—the list goes on.
I’ve personally seen how embracing what is rather than longing for what was has changed the game. Instead of fighting the uphill battle, I leaned into the opportunities I had in front of me, and it paid off in ways I couldn’t have predicted. The problem with focusing on what previous generations had is that it blinds us to what we have now.
It’s not always easy, but every challenge you face today has an opportunity on the other side if you’re willing to look for it. If I hadn’t started embracing those opportunities instead of resisting them, I wouldn’t be where I am now.
So, while people might tell you the cards are stacked against you, the truth is this: You have tools and avenues for growth that no other generation had. Lean into that. Build your path forward with the resources and opportunities at your fingertips today.
The world’s changing—don’t get left behind focusing on what was. Stay ahead by focusing on what is.
—Mark
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