Fundamentally, whether something is expensive or cheap is determined by people.
Setting aside talk of production costs and labor expenses, it varies greatly depending on your values and income.
There’s something you really want, but it’s just a bit out of reach. . . So you compromise and go with option B instead.
Ever been there?
I’ve had plenty of those moments.
But I remember most of them ended in regret (；∀；)
For example, let’s say there are parts A, B, and C.
A is 150,000 yen, B is 250,000 yen, C is 350,000 yen—at this price range we’re probably talking about aftermarket wheels.
Don’t you tend to compromise on price and go with option A?
A and C differ by more than double, after all.
In the end, aren’t we choosing something similar and compromising rather than selecting what we actually want?
If you’re in a situation where you have to replace something due to damage or failure, there’s only so much you can do.
I think in reality we’re making choices toward our ideal.
Always compromising and living with regret. . .
If there’s no price tag and you line up three products and choose A (150,000 yen), there’s no problem.
But if you’re choosing B or C, why not pause for a moment and make some effort toward your ideal?
You could cut back on wasteful spending day to day, or sell unused items you have on hand to raise the funds.
On the flip side, there may be no point in forcing a replacement.
Years ago, I wanted a LOTUS 110 frame for my bicycle, and to suppress the urge to get it, I bought a CORIMA FOX frame instead.
It didn’t really excite me, and later when the LOTUS 110 came out, I realized I’d wasted a lot of time and money for nothing.
It’s important to really commit your heart to what you truly want.
We live in a world where things are easy to get.
It’s always important to step back and think calmly about whether it’s really something you want.
I also notice a tendency for people to worry too much about what others think.
In the end, is it for yourself? Or for others?
It’s nice when people look at it and think it’s cool. . .
But in reality that hardly ever happens, and most people’s opinion is basically “my own bike is the best.”
I think bold and clear judgment at the time of choice is very important.
And. . . when you can go for it, “Bam!” you go for it. If you build up your wallet and your resolve,
you should have fewer regrets.
