[Phoenix]

(09-06-2014 10:09 AM)The Lizard of Oz Wrote:  

The main thing to achieve before you're 30 is not any particular positive accomplishment. The main thing is to avoid fucking your life over in some irreversible way by the time you reach 30.

That means:

-- Don't be a drunk or a junkie by 30
-- Don't be married to a fucking worthless bitch that you already hate but are stuck with (because of kids and/or property)
-- Don't get serious injuries from bad or careless athletic activities that will give you chronic pain you can't get rid of
-- Don't get into financial debt that is so deep that it will hang over you for decades

Check!

I'm probably the opposite of each of those, but I am naturally demanding of myself. If I reach 30 and haven't made meaningful progress or achievements I will feel like shit.
I wouldn't mind having kids but I don't think I can secure a 'good deal' given my current position, desires in a woman, and the state of western law & culture.
The 'start your own business and earn X dollars' idea is good, but I have no ideal what business I would start. I plan to start one at some point.