So much truth here. I'm on my way toward 40, and I've spent my 30s stripping away all the baloney that society seems to want all the "young folks" to believe.
I've become very conscious of waste and our disposable culture, and so the bit about investing in quality is definitely resonating with me. Stop buying 10 of something cheap, and take half that amount and go get something that will last you a veritable lifetime. Like you said, quality doesn't always equal expensive either.
Evolution is comprised of so much "unlearning", isn't it? I feel like that part took me decades. Much of what society teaches us is to control us or keep us in a certain role that's useful and advantageous to those who control society.
I started becoming conscious of the quality of things I was buying when I was about your age. It makes life so much easier and you really start to realize how the disposable culture negatively impacts your life. Life becomes much more vibrant when you own things that bring you joy.
HA! Yes, "unlearning" is a good way to put it. Unsubscribe to the controlled narrative and don't be afraid to be human. Surround yourself with things that spark joy, whether it be a collection, or an activity, at the end of the day, you never know how much time you've got on this planet, so dare to be happy in the moment. 👏