tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272806753817410630.post5730613615540102966..comments2009-03-30T10:25:20.911-07:00Comments on The Retirement Hobo: Ground RulesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272806753817410630.post-51579533010668473322007-11-18T12:30:00.000-08:002007-11-18T12:30:00.000-08:00E.C. - Thanks for your comment. I agree that this...E.C. - Thanks for your comment. I agree that this plan does not work for everyone. I am idealistic when it comes to the philosophy of life but not entirely unrealistic either. At this time, I do not worry about saving for the future for a number of reasons:<BR/><BR/> 1. Many things can change over the course of my life on a national scale. Imagining myself growing up as a baby boomer, I could not have predicted how the 90s and the 21st century would happen. <BR/> 2. I feel that worrying about money and the future comes from the fear of the unknown. Everyone is scared that some uncontrollable event will occur and destroy their lives. But having traveled the world and seeing what people have and don't have, the struggle to survive is worldwide. We may be in the richest and most powerful nation in the world, but while we don't fear malaria and lack of clean water, we fear taxes, public safety, job security, health insurance, etc. I feel that for me, everything will work out for the best as long as I am working hard and adjusting to life. <BR/><BR/> I really do agree that time and commitment is a necessary part of longterm gratification. However, at my age, I feel now is the time to explore my goals and try to achieve self-actualization. Goals change, and maturity grows and this only happens when we have a chance to explore and discover what we want in life. <BR/> I disagree that people who commit to one thing at a younger age are growing up faster. I feel that many young people commit to what they do out of fear and societal/parental influence and their adulthood would result in a lot of what-ifs and might-have-beens. If I make my mistakes now, it will be more fulfilling than if I have a few more grands in my twilight years.<BR/><BR/>It really is just all about perspective.Soup Parrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12350328507435201735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272806753817410630.post-64597409100093929162007-11-17T20:16:00.000-08:002007-11-17T20:16:00.000-08:00I find your plan interesting, idealistic, charming...I find your plan interesting, idealistic, charming, but ultimately unrealistic. Rules one and three are somewhat appealing. I can envision a life as a teacher because it seems to meet precisely those two criteria. <BR/><BR/>Rule two troubles me a bit. Contributing to either personal growth or the community in any meaningful way requires time and commitment. Part of growing up is recognizing that delaying gratification in the service of larger goals can be fulfilling. <BR/><BR/>I wouldn't want to live like you. I'd worry too much about not saving for the future, and I'm generally much more content and productive when I have a schedule to adhere to. However, if you find a way to make it work for you, that's great. I wish you the best in your endeavor and look forward to reading more.E.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05595667311126848588noreply@blogger.com