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Old 01-25-2017, 10:26 PM
 
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Have you ever had this question pop in your head? Had you ever made a list and follow through with it?
I just wonder how many people out there REALLY examined their authentic selves and were able to experience a life based on their own choices...
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Old 01-25-2017, 10:27 PM
 
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Do you REALLY know what you want from your life?
Yes. I want a wide variety of experiences.
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Old 01-25-2017, 11:01 PM
 
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Have you ever tried to make a list of it?
I'm wondering if such list would be helpful to fulfill all our "wants"?
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Old 01-26-2017, 07:05 AM
 
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Yes. Finally, at the ripe old age of 56 I do know what I want from life and I pretty much have it.

I have a loving relationship, I'm retired and don't have to work, I have a comfortable house with a large, private yard, quite a few animals, financially secure, a reliable car, an active and healthy lifestyle, AND an amazing sailboat that my husband and I have wonderful adventures on.
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Old 01-26-2017, 09:01 AM
 
Location: TN/NC
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In broad terms, yes, but ultimately I just wing it day to day.
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Old 01-26-2017, 09:19 AM
 
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Yep.
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Old 01-26-2017, 12:47 PM
 
Location: equator
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Have you ever had this question pop in your head? Had you ever made a list and follow through with it?
I just wonder how many people out there REALLY examined their authentic selves and were able to experience a life based on their own choices...

Yes, I always knew I wanted to do certain things that did not jibe with a corporate, traditional life. They are all behind me now, so in that sense, I have no regrets. But, OTOH, those choices did not lend themselves to a traditional retirement either, so I am living with the result of those choices.


Now, I don't know what I want to do that jibe with what I can realistically do. Like travel....not sure if it's feasible at this point....
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Old 01-26-2017, 01:53 PM
 
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No to the question in the title. I have enjoyed experiences that I DREADED beforehand, figuring I would hate those experiences. Sometimes I have to force myself to try new things.
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Old 01-26-2017, 03:35 PM
 
Location: Toronto
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No!!!!! Why did you ask that lol! Now I am going to be stressed about trying to figure that out lol :P! I frequently change my mind.
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Old 01-26-2017, 03:55 PM
 
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Have you ever tried to make a list of it?
I'm wondering if such list would be helpful to fulfill all our "wants"?
I have a list of some specific things, yes.

But, I think a list could be self-defeating. Ignoring organic experiences while chasing a list.
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