Take out the bare minimum to improve your life, if any at all. The more you Save on there, there better. Compound interest is like a snowball rolling down the Mountain.
Rent a small place, buy a bike or small car depending on what you need to get to work. Maybe find a hobby or skill you can learn as a side-gig.
Keep living below your means.
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