What is Grant’s three-day commute rule for choosing a neighborhood?

Quick answer

Grant uses three office days per week as a practical tipping point. More than three days makes commute proximity materially more important. Exactly three is a judgment call. Fewer than three lets the renter give much more weight to social life, neighborhood energy and apartment quality. It is not a mathematical law; it is a framework for deciding how much of your week the commute will actually control.

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