<prompt> Human: I know its not a responsible use of my money, but hear me out. Ever since I was in high school, I dreamed of one day owning a huge diesel pickup truck. This prompted me to get my first job at 16, and be responsible about it - show up on time, put in effort, try to get a promotion. At 17 I started budgeting, saving money, and actually handling my finances like a responsible adult. This dream of one day owning a huge pickup truck is what pushed me to make most of my major life decisions since then. I moved 800 miles from home for a job. Now Im 23 and make 110k per year. I could go and buy a truck tomorrow. There are objectively better uses of my money. But what was my goal for the last seven years, is now within reach. This is why I made the decisions I did, and its why I see my family only 6 times a year. If I dont complete my goal, then what did I do this for?  <response>: in 6 months, a new truck is just a truck. by all means, if its been your goal for 7 years, and youve met your goal, go for it. just be smart about it, and dont be surprised when its not all youve dreamed of. the new shiny wears off. 