The relentless chase for marginal financial gains! Most of us we will discover too late that wealth is not just measured in numbers, but in the quality of the moments we live and the legacy we create.
A beautiful and thought-provoking piece! The sentiments and questions it explores resonate deeply with me. "Memento Mori" is a phrase I often repeat to myself!
If you enjoyed "When Breath Becomes Air", I highly recommend "Being Mortal" by Dr. Atul Gawande, which delves into similar themes with remarkable insight.
Excellent, thought-provoking article, Geoff, thank you! I too enjoy saving and accumulating, but definitely see the value in spending down, especially in this phase of life. Last weekend, a friend who recently retired said when she told an older neighbor (in her 80s with a husband in his 90s) about her travels, her neighbor encouraged her to do as much as she could. The neighbor said that she had no idea that they'd have so much left -- given the growth in their investments. // I also see the value in spending earlier as well, at any age.
That's the advice I get from so many... travel and enjoy it while you can. In many cases, at a certain age your expenses basically fall off a cliff. It would be a shame to regret all the things you didn't do because you were hoarding money.
The relentless chase for marginal financial gains! Most of us we will discover too late that wealth is not just measured in numbers, but in the quality of the moments we live and the legacy we create.
A beautiful and thought-provoking piece! The sentiments and questions it explores resonate deeply with me. "Memento Mori" is a phrase I often repeat to myself!
If you enjoyed "When Breath Becomes Air", I highly recommend "Being Mortal" by Dr. Atul Gawande, which delves into similar themes with remarkable insight.
Excellent, thought-provoking article, Geoff, thank you! I too enjoy saving and accumulating, but definitely see the value in spending down, especially in this phase of life. Last weekend, a friend who recently retired said when she told an older neighbor (in her 80s with a husband in his 90s) about her travels, her neighbor encouraged her to do as much as she could. The neighbor said that she had no idea that they'd have so much left -- given the growth in their investments. // I also see the value in spending earlier as well, at any age.
That's the advice I get from so many... travel and enjoy it while you can. In many cases, at a certain age your expenses basically fall off a cliff. It would be a shame to regret all the things you didn't do because you were hoarding money.
A good one. I just reread Paul's book. So impactful to keep things in perspective.