Quote:
Originally Posted by Hackey
I'm definitely overpreparing at this stage in my life but its because the peace of mind I get from that outweighs most of the immediate gratification I could get from spending. I try to stay as healthy as possible and want to live as long as I can but I also think if for whatever reason life ends earlier than I hoped, I've at least left my kids with something to help them out if I'm not there. That thought is more satisfying to me than what I may have missed out on. Having said that I think everyone needs to ensure they are still enjoying life and making sure they're fulfilled. Neither extreme is good but I'm definitely happier with a little less pleasure for a little more peace of mind.
|
Yeah, this sums me up as well.
The older I get, the less gratification I get from spending, anyway. Like, there's not a lot I can purchase that gets me stoked. I like a pretty minimalist house without any clutter, so that's a factor, too. More stuff = more problems. You have to balance your ownership of material possessions with the time it takes maintain/store them, so limiting how much crap I have is something I need to be mindful of. Wish I could float young me some cash - that dude would have had a blast with a few bucks in his pocket.