@Iwillwait I forget who gets credit (I think I read it in a Stephen King tale?) : A wise old owl sat in an oak, the more he heard the less he spoke, the less he spoke the more he heard we would do well to imitate this wise old bird
a foolish woman complains about a torn pocket in her jeans. a wise woman uses it to discreetly scratch her privates when they itch. Grandma was a wise woman
@SW-User The only things that we are sure about in life are that we will eventually pass away and that we have to pay taxes. However, there is more to life than just those two things. We can find happiness by doing things we enjoy and by helping others. So even though we can't avoid death and taxes, we can still focus on living a good life and making the most of our time here
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@Hassanovic007 Truer words were never spoken. Thanks for that reminder
@Lilliesandlight Sometimes it's good to stop caring about things that don't matter, but we should still care about the important things that make us happy
@Hassanovic007 my pleasure. I find taking myself too seriously takes some fun out of life. And other people who take themselves seriously are also fun-suckers.
My mother used to say this to me, over and over again, "Always do the maximum and not the minimum." I grew up with a great work ethic. I am definitely not afraid to do more than most people would do.
@Stereoguy t's great that you invested early and consistently, and it allowed you to retire at 53. Investing regularly, even small amounts, can add up over time and help you achieve financial security. Congratulations on your retirement
