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Millionaire£ at 23, self made. Feel lost.

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Jonesqua · 26/07/2025 11:03

I became a millionaire£ at 23.

All happened between 20-23.

Self made, have 3 buy to let houses with 300k£ equity in them rented out. With 750k£ liquid money.

The change happened so fast. All of my friends have regular income , it’s sometimes hard to do things I want to do as income difference.

I am use to making money so quickly that essentially I feel as if I’ve lost touch over it. As no one around me friend wise can relate or I speak with about it. Does anyone else feel like this in a similar situation?

I’ve lost motivation. Feel disconnected from the people around me who I grew up with.

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Blondiney · 26/07/2025 11:04

😢

chipsandpeas · 26/07/2025 11:04

my heart bleeds for you

Noshadowsinthedark · 26/07/2025 11:05

I think you might have disconnected with reality too.

GammonAndEgg · 26/07/2025 11:05

Consider coaching - life coaching, not business. It could really help you find purpose again. I know someone who is superb if you’d like recommendations.

Jonesqua · 26/07/2025 11:05

chipsandpeas · 26/07/2025 11:04

my heart bleeds for you

I fake myself around my close peers to try fit in around them.

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champagnetrial · 26/07/2025 11:06

All of my friends have regular income , it’s sometimes hard to do things I want to do as income difference.

What do you want to do?

OverlyFragrant · 26/07/2025 11:06

I'm happy to receive some donations to lighten your burden

Jonesqua · 26/07/2025 11:06

Noshadowsinthedark · 26/07/2025 11:05

I think you might have disconnected with reality too.

Please explain thank you

just want advice from people who can possibly relate somehow.

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Lanternsarenice · 26/07/2025 11:06

Who gave you the money to buy the houses?

FatLarrysBanned · 26/07/2025 11:06

If they are genuinely your friends why don't your treat them so they can join you in the things you want to do?

MaryBerrysFannyHammock · 26/07/2025 11:06

Oh diddums

DalstonsRhubarb · 26/07/2025 11:07

Don’t leave £750k in cash, why would you do that?

Jonesqua · 26/07/2025 11:07

champagnetrial · 26/07/2025 11:06

All of my friends have regular income , it’s sometimes hard to do things I want to do as income difference.

What do you want to do?

Example. If we want to go away somewhere, they cannot afford it.

I like to do spontaneous things, which they can’t do short notice without informing work and requesting time off.

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Jonesqua · 26/07/2025 11:07

Lanternsarenice · 26/07/2025 11:06

Who gave you the money to buy the houses?

Myself ? It’s just deposits and equity growth.

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Simonjt · 26/07/2025 11:07

How come you don’t know how to write monetary amounts?

wheretoyougonow · 26/07/2025 11:07

Elon - is this you? Don’t worry I’m sure you and Donald will kiss and make up.

JohnWickAteMyHamster · 26/07/2025 11:07

Maybe you need to make new millionaire friends

curious79 · 26/07/2025 11:08

If self made, that would suggest you had some kind of plan and focus (or do you feel it’s more luck and a surprise? ) You’re clearly highly driven. This does mean you will be different to a lot of the people around you as that kind of intense and relentless drive is quite a unique characteristic.

however, in the same way you developed a plan for a business, you should now go about developing a purpose for your life. This doesn’t have to be something you resolve in two seconds flat. But you will inevitably feel disconnected from people who don’t share the same sense of drive, the same desire to elevate themselves and aspire. Can you start being part of local business institutions, or entrepreneurs networks, that throw you in front of people he share a similar driving life?

Do you also need to find a way of just enjoying some of the simple things you used to do with your friends rather than thinking that having made money means you need to splash money?

Jonesqua · 26/07/2025 11:08

Simonjt · 26/07/2025 11:07

How come you don’t know how to write monetary amounts?

Say that again please

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Jonesqua · 26/07/2025 11:10

curious79 · 26/07/2025 11:08

If self made, that would suggest you had some kind of plan and focus (or do you feel it’s more luck and a surprise? ) You’re clearly highly driven. This does mean you will be different to a lot of the people around you as that kind of intense and relentless drive is quite a unique characteristic.

however, in the same way you developed a plan for a business, you should now go about developing a purpose for your life. This doesn’t have to be something you resolve in two seconds flat. But you will inevitably feel disconnected from people who don’t share the same sense of drive, the same desire to elevate themselves and aspire. Can you start being part of local business institutions, or entrepreneurs networks, that throw you in front of people he share a similar driving life?

Do you also need to find a way of just enjoying some of the simple things you used to do with your friends rather than thinking that having made money means you need to splash money?

I struggle to spend money.

i still have the same thought process as prior earning money. I cant spend money unless its going to possibly make money.

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Lafufufu · 26/07/2025 11:10

Use some of your wealth to get a therapist.

Use some of your time to help those less fortunate.

Poopeepoopee · 26/07/2025 11:10

Surely if your a millionaire you just offer to pay for your friend? Have you actually offered yet?

Jonesqua · 26/07/2025 11:11

Lafufufu · 26/07/2025 11:10

Use some of your wealth to get a therapist.

Use some of your time to help those less fortunate.

I don’t believe in that.

i made the money and don’t want to give hand outs. I’m still young and cannot give money away for fun.

things could change somehow and I’ll need it

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SnowyPetals · 26/07/2025 11:11

Employ a financial advisor and take up hobbies where you will meet people with similar amounts of money to spend.

HollyBough · 26/07/2025 11:11

Lafufufu · 26/07/2025 11:10

Use some of your wealth to get a therapist.

Use some of your time to help those less fortunate.

This. Both things will help you feel less disconnected.

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