This is a common issue.

Your scenario lays out the question to be answered. Chase more or move closer?

I’ve seen a lot of business owners come to me thinking they want one thing but after a short bit together it’s clear that was just the only option they saw.

I’d recommend getting ultra clear on what it is you want.

Map out the life you envision, put a price tag and timeline on it. Then calculate if it’s achievable was what rate of return (I like 15%, 30%, and 70% CAGRS)

Once I know the math I can see if my envisioned life is attainable and required capital to reach it in my desired time.

You ask “do I want to come out really wealthy”…well what is that number? Does it solve the problem you are going after (your vision)? and do you even need to work 10-20 years to make it happen?

Maybe you only need to hunker down for 5…or maybe it’ll take 30…

Seeking wealth is not solvable as it’s a multi variable equation. You have to lock in on what you want, cost, and timeline…then do the math.

You may find you don’t want to be financially “wealthy” anymore because the family and future you envision won’t cost as much as you think…or you may need to be financially wealthy in fiat terms becasue the life you envision is going to cost a lot monetarily…

You have to create a solvable problem…

P.S. I tend to like both/and solutions as bias

1. Most amount of options

2. Least effort (on a risk adjusted basis)

3. Least risk