2nd year poly student here, i realised i've been spending a lot on social life. I want to start investing, should I cut off 100% of my social life and just stay at home and invest these money instead?

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“Done right, saving money is more fun than spending money.”
 
I think you should take the smallest, easiest, most simple steps you can, while slowly transitioning to the lifestyle you want to achieve.
 
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I used to think like you in the past cutting down on social life , saving money. But I realised something, i miss out a lot on the ability to build network which is one of the most important skills to have in life. You will thank me later when you are an adult.

when we are too frugal it affects us mentally over the long term. Learn to spend wisely, not in extreme ways.

I echo most of the answers here, in that there's a need for moderation and cutting out 100% of your social life is not the answer to your problem.

To add a new perspective on things, social life does not equal to spending money. You could maintain a social life, chill with your friends and loved ones without burning a hole in your wallet, by engaing in low cost or no cost activities! The occassional splurge once in a while is fine, as long as it doesn't happen every other day.

You can only be young once. I don’t think you should totally cut off socialising as we human beings are social animals by nature. Socialising is also part of building up your network. It can be demoralising cutting off all social life which can be unhealthy for your mental health in the long run.

Since you already know the root of the issue, working on cutting down unnecessary expenses instead! Look for cheaper alternatives for similar type of activities... eg., instead of cafe, go to Kopitiam similar. Instead of getting branded apparels & accessories / latest mobile phone, go for those that are functional yet affordable.

On the other hand, get a part time / free lance job to build up your capital. But if you think you are unable to cope both work & studies at the same time, then focus on your studies first. Work on cost savings and slowly build up your emergency fund before jumping into investment.​​​