I asked the question, and now documenting my own thoughts on this concept, which is supposed to highlight what turns you on or off.
Convienence I think I totally get this one. So I could learn to cook and make beer, but I pay for a nice beer at Harry's or a pub weekly because I enjoy the time to be alone, space out, think about things, and even answer seedly questions there... So I am paying for me time.
Travel I also learnt this gradually, I would pay extra for comfortable flights, and maybe an extra night for some trips, because it is to relax and I wouldn't want to end up on red eye flights, squeezy seats which would be uncomfortable to take a nap in. So I do have a certain comfort level in my expectations.
Health & Fitness I am paying for my anytime membership, because it is near home, and there are times I like the peace and quiet there. So again convienence and discipline. I can't afford weekly personal training sessions, but hmmm could I budget for once a month? Maybe I can fit that into my overall timing.
Experiences I once paid 3k for a week stay at a nice apartment in New York overlooking Statue of Liberty. It was damn expensive, but I guess that's why I wanted to try see how it was to live relatively well in New York (I couldn't afford to eat nice then though lol). Would I try that again? Could it be that I should schedule 1 week travels in countries (maybe yearly) and try how it would be like to live there?
Freedom I am investing a lot to generate dividend income that could help pay my mortgage payments, and hopefully an easier life if I choose to settle for a job with 30% less pay for less stress.
Relationships Haven't been too stingy with this one yet, I think my family is at a decent level of comfort. I think it would be good if I increase the allowance I give my parents, and I think the more important thing is carving out quality time for family. Hmmm what would it be like to pay for weekly cleaner?
Generosity / Charity I think I would like to help some kids get quality education / love. So my donations have been going towards pocket money fund / boys town, etc. Would be nice if I could help with tuition??
Luxury definitely not my area. I feel uncomfortable mingling with high ses folks. A nice good class bungalow would be cool, but I can't see that fit into my life.
social status same as luxury... Low priority.
Self improvement Been doing a lot of these, and well it would be cool to learn TCM and economics / public policy... Those are some dreams I have for retirement...
Not sure if I am doing this right though...
I asked the question, and now documenting my own thoughts on this concept, which is supposed to highlight what turns you on or off.
Convienence I think I totally get this one. So I could learn to cook and make beer, but I pay for a nice beer at Harry's or a pub weekly because I enjoy the time to be alone, space out, think about things, and even answer seedly questions there... So I am paying for me time.
Travel I also learnt this gradually, I would pay extra for comfortable flights, and maybe an extra night for some trips, because it is to relax and I wouldn't want to end up on red eye flights, squeezy seats which would be uncomfortable to take a nap in. So I do have a certain comfort level in my expectations.
Health & Fitness I am paying for my anytime membership, because it is near home, and there are times I like the peace and quiet there. So again convienence and discipline. I can't afford weekly personal training sessions, but hmmm could I budget for once a month? Maybe I can fit that into my overall timing.
Experiences I once paid 3k for a week stay at a nice apartment in New York overlooking Statue of Liberty. It was damn expensive, but I guess that's why I wanted to try see how it was to live relatively well in New York (I couldn't afford to eat nice then though lol). Would I try that again? Could it be that I should schedule 1 week travels in countries (maybe yearly) and try how it would be like to live there?
Freedom I am investing a lot to generate dividend income that could help pay my mortgage payments, and hopefully an easier life if I choose to settle for a job with 30% less pay for less stress.
Relationships Haven't been too stingy with this one yet, I think my family is at a decent level of comfort. I think it would be good if I increase the allowance I give my parents, and I think the more important thing is carving out quality time for family. Hmmm what would it be like to pay for weekly cleaner?
Generosity / Charity I think I would like to help some kids get quality education / love. So my donations have been going towards pocket money fund / boys town, etc. Would be nice if I could help with tuition??
Luxury definitely not my area. I feel uncomfortable mingling with high ses folks. A nice good class bungalow would be cool, but I can't see that fit into my life.
social status same as luxury... Low priority.
Self improvement Been doing a lot of these, and well it would be cool to learn TCM and economics / public policy... Those are some dreams I have for retirement...
Not sure if I am doing this right though...