We are shaped by both nature (our genetics) and nurture (our experiences). Both are important and shape who we are and how we behave.

Some people always buy the cheapest no matter what. Some always buy the top-of-the-line no matter what. There is a third way.

The term "expensive" can be used in many ways, yet we tend to hear it as a negative/judgmental term. What "expensive" means depends.

Externalizing problems can help you see them more objectively and find solutions more effectively. Separate yourself from your problems.