Quote: (12-06-2011 02:37 PM)hydrogonian Wrote:
The only thing that I can't let go of in this regard, is needing some security in the 30 years that I might be alive from 60-90 years old. I can't imagine being destitute then, and so I have this drive to work in a capacity that will provide for me in those years (toward a pension, being wealthy, etc.) to avoid that.
I mean, can you imagine having to get up at 8 am to get ready and drive into work when you are 80 years old? How about if you make it till 90? Is your internet business going to be still valid then? Are you going to be able to hustle then? Are you going to want to?
30 years is a long, long time.
I always read stories of broke guys in places like Thailand, who used to have money, but didn't work/plan enough and now they can't earn it anymore due to age. They wind up living horridly. That's bad when you are young. When you are old, it has to be hell.
This guy, you go harddd man. Earlier today at work i was thinking about leaving everything behind and just go travel again, but your comment here got me focused again. I am only sacrificing 3 or 4 years out of my life, then when i am 28 or 29, i am going to travel again. I think more guys on here should listen more to you and other older cats that have been around the world and now wished they focused more on making money.
I wouldnt recommend to be money slave for the rest of our lives or for a very long time, but we should at least try save a large amount of money that allow us to travel and invest (passive businesses) for the rest of our lives. The younger we sort out our lives, the better.
+1 from me man, it was time.