There’s no one “right” answer when it comes to how far you should live from work, there’s only the choice that best supports the life you’re trying to build right now. This episode breaks down the real factors that matter when deciding on a commute, from time, money, and energy to community, lifestyle, and what your priorities look like in this current season. I talk about how to survive a longer commute if you choose one, when a commute becomes a problem, and why optimizing your entire life around a job you won’t have forever can backfire. You’ll walk away knowing your number, what trade-offs you’re actually making, and how to decide where to live based on work, play, and everything in between.

Key Takeaways:

• Your commute impacts more than time; it affects your energy, money, mood, and how much life you actually have after work.
• Choosing where you live based on lifestyle and community can matter more than weekday convenience, especially in your early twenties
• If you choose a longer commute, you need to work with traffic patterns 
• Write down your priorities for this season of life, and make a decision that supports them

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