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My new (temporary) neighbor is a billionaire

Sent to the clurb · Jan 2025

Hi Friend,

Something that I'll admit with no shame is that I enjoy looking around my neighborhood from my balcony - with a pair of binoculars.

They're not so high powered that I could see up anyone's nose or anything, but I can clearly see the figures of surfers, people fishing, outdoor cruise ship amenities, and a $250 million dollar yacht.

Apparently there's a whole 'nother class of yachts called 'super yachts' that are owned by billionaires - and this yacht is like the Regina George of that class.

Even without my binoculars, it was clear this boat oozed luxury. I focused my 'nocs to make out it's name and typed in "LIVA O" on Google.

"This lavish yachtoffers accommodations for up to 16 guests and a crew of 25 and an innovative Neptune lounge with a large underwater window–owned by abillionaire residing in the glamorous city of Dubai."

Like wtf is even a Neptune lounge?!

But all of my hype over this fancy boat faded away when it sailed off a few days later. Now, about a month later, it's back, but this time I was just like, "oh hey the super yacht is back" *continues to watch business guru video on phone*

Part of the reason why I don't seem to care anymore is because even if I could have a yacht like this, it would be hard to enjoy with Abbey constantly loaded up on Dramamine.

The main reason is, I know I don’t actually want this—now or probably ever.

Sure, it’s tempting to imagine lounging by an 'expansive pool on the aft deck' while being fed prosciutto all day—but I know day dreaming about this would derail me from the path I’m on now.

So lemme ask you this, what are you working towards right now that's worth ignoring shiny, luxurious distractions?

Could you keep your binoculars focused on your own prize even if a $250 million dollar yacht was parked in your backyard?

And finally, if you're thinking, "well it's stupid to think that I could even have something like that anyway 🙄 " why do you think that? and could you challenge that?

Anyways, I've gotta get back to doing the things that are gonna get me closer to my version of a super yacht.

I hope you're still kicking 2025 in the arse!

✌🏾TTYL!✌🏾

Simie

P.S. Maybe your version of a super yacht isn’t a literal boat, but a life that feels balanced, healthy, and in control. If that sounds like your jam, check out The Well-Being Program here. ​

P.P.S. The LIVA O is still parked out there as we speak. No prosciutto deliveries yet though.

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