In the late thirty-something/early forty-something age demographic. I, too, used to impulse buy shoes … especially 11s and especially in December.
For me I just started to see that the people who spent money more responsibly than me were in a much better overall position. Didn’t see it in my 20s. Took into my 30s to see it. But when I did see it it was so obvious that over-consumption was a problem more than a solution. I wish someone would have told me all that 10 years earlier. Therefore I talk about financial responsibility as much as I can think to. If I would have known what I’m writing to others now 10 years sooner it would have saved me lots of money in interest, fees, opportunity costs, etc.
I guess life teaches you how to live it if you listen long enough.
Be blessed and take care of yourself.