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Since we're doing this today: What do you want out of life?

Dec 8, 2023, 12:19 PM

I have a buddy whose work ethic could cut diamond. He's hyper-driven, and just started on an amazing new venture outside of his work/family duties.

I've mentioned before my other buddy won a seat in Congress this last cycle.

I've done some cool things in my career. Had experiences that nobody else has. But I'm now in a stable job, doing some things on the side, but for the most part, just kinda cruising. When my first buddy announced his new project, I got a little introspective and wondered if I was doing enough; basically, am I living a full life.

But then I thought, the dude didn't find missing hours in a day. He had to make cuts somewhere, either with family or work, or more likely both. But, that's where his passion was. Would I want to make those same sacrifices?

Then I got to thinking what would be the added value? I am happy. Like, genuinely happy and fulfilled. My marriage is great. My son is thriving. I'm doing well at work. And our jobs pay the bills, and provide a good (but not opulent) lifestyle. Looking at all the things I value (wife, kid, faith, job fulfillment), I've checked all the boxes. I think, to a large degree, I've self-actualized. But is that too early in life? But if so, what additional value do I want to add? Am I really missing things in life?

Usually "travel" is the top answer for what more people should be doing, but even here I start to question the lasting value. We spent two weeks in Italy for our honeymoon. It was awesome. I got lots of pictures, and made some good memories. But even the memories are fading and it hasn't even been a decade yet. I remember feeling humbled by the Sistine Chapel, and wondered by the frescos, but I can't accurately recall any of that. So, even "travel" seems to have a point of diminishing return wherein of course I would love to travel and show my son different parts of the world (at 4, his #1 priority in travel is a bullet train in Japan). And, we certainly have and do travel. But, if we didn't turn into globetrotters like some other people do, I'm not sure I would feel like i was missing out.

To me, it almost seems like people are uncomfortable with cruising, when perhaps the secret to happiness is (genuine) fulfillment in what you have, or working towards them. This may be different for some people. Some people have big goals that they need to fulfill; some people need to leave a mark in history. Yet, it's not wrong to say, I am genuinely happy where I am, and what I have accomplished leaves me fulfilled and content with life.

Is it? Am I leaving something on the table?

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drunk at the putt putt.

and it doesn't.

From prolly 7 yrs old until they can drive, the amount of driving them around increases exponentially by the year.

They are generally sweet and innocent until Middle School, and that's when the middle-school level BS starts. And it's AWFUL.

By 8th grade or so, they are officially expensive AF. Then ya start worrying about who they are hanging out with and what they are up to when out with frands. GF/BF concept starts kicking in, so there's more variables with that.

Then they get to driving. They gone. You only see 'em when they need to shower, want money, or are hungry and broke. At 15 they think they are 25.

Then they go to college and you just happily live life nekkid 'round the house with no worries. You'll still grill out for 4 knowing darn good and well it's just you and the wife, but you have full clarity around the joy spent standing around charcoal and don't want it to end. Imagine how happy you'll be when you don't have to hide your weed anymore. Bawce, you're just I'm guessing a short 15 yrs or so away!

Since we're doing this today: What do you want out of life?

FFS, take thisshit to facebook.

NO HABLO INGLES SENOR.***

Did you know TRDJ is really a skinny white dude???

Ya got 2/3 correct.

Is your wife messican?

She has some messican in her, that's fo sure.

There's the truth, and then there's what you choose to believe.

Never meet your idols.***

I ain't asking for much

I don't ask for much. A healthy family, a job that pays the bills, and still

Re: Since we're doing this today: What do you want out of life?

Seriously though I think I have a pretty good balance. I'm working my way up

It's a long grind to the top

This is what I want out of life

samesies - and i want van halen w/dlr to play at my party***

I love you man.***

I want to Live. Love. Laugh.***

OBED went from large black man to basic ##### ITT***

If I had a boat that would do at least 110mph I would be getting close

It gets better man.

Seems like once my son got to around 2.5-3 things became a lot

The next positive stage after 2.5-3 years old is the stage where

Yep. It's like nature prepares you for the moments you are in.

I'm glad to see someone express these type of feelings

Here's the thing. You THINK it can only get easier from where you are

We were one and done. Wasn't even much of a discussion.

I share a bed with my 17 yo son (special needs) who still doesn't sleep

Yep. Whatever it takes.***

Re: Since we're doing this today: What do you want out of life?

Long thread and THIS got totally missed.

A babies arm holding an apple makes me LOL***

Phenomenal album.

Pretty simple really

What happens if you've already crossed off

Body 8/10. Face 9/10

Sometimes, I think about posting in a thread, and then I'm all

Short attention span, too?

4 hours later, I just got that.

At 68, I am into family, friends, and experiences

Experiences eh? Got a couple of these on your front rocking chairs?

That's why experiences isn't in front of frans.***

It's behind them.***

How good are you at finishing hardwood floors?***

I've never done that.

I think I want Les Claypool's life

I'd trade mine for Sammy Hagar's right now.

would not turn his lifestyle down either***

I know Geddy is straight as an arrow,

no, he wasn't in his element at all

Right now I want all of these leaves out

If that is the rule

the new "environmental" thing to do is NOT rake your leaves

I use the lawnmower to blow the leaves into the garden before

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Re: Since we're doing this today: What do you want out of life?

Right now

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