Thoughts of an old man

[KingFook Sr]

We build our lives around the acquisition of objects, believing that the next purchase will be the key to a missing contentment. Yet, this pursuit is a mirage.
Material wealth accumulates, but the self does not deepen. We trade hours of our finite lives for things that promise status, comfort, or identity, only to find these symbols are empty vessels.
The new car loses its scent, the latest gadget becomes obsolete, and the larger house reveals itself to be just more space to fill.
True fulfillment—a sense of peace, connection, and purpose—cannot be manufactured, shipped, or owned. It is found in the intangible: in relationships, in experiences that shape us, in moments of awe, and in the quiet cultivation of the inner self. To seek it elsewhere is the fundamental futility of materialism.
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Be wise.
Find a good girl you love, to love and be loved. Be happy with her for the few years that you have left.
Everything else will pass.

 

[myfoot123]

Be wise.
Find a good girl you love, to love and be loved. Be happy with her for the few years that you have left.
Everything else will pass.

Bad idea. You are aware of what Eve did to Adam, which led to a great deal of sorrow for humanity. God gave us the ability to choose our own path when he created humanity. You become the person you decided to be.

 

[Leongsam]

We build our lives around the acquisition of objects, believing that the next purchase will be the key to a missing contentment. Yet, this pursuit is a mirage.
Material wealth accumulates, but the self does not deepen. We trade hours of our finite lives for things that promise status, comfort, or identity, only to find these symbols are empty vessels.
The new car loses its scent, the latest gadget becomes obsolete, and the larger house reveals itself to be just more space to fill.
True fulfillment—a sense of peace, connection, and purpose—cannot be manufactured, shipped, or owned. It is found in the intangible: in relationships, in experiences that shape us, in moments of awe, and in the quiet cultivation of the inner self. To seek it elsewhere is the fundamental futility of materialism.
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Be wise.
Find a good girl you love, to love and be loved. Be happy with her for the few years that you have left.
Everything else will pass.

Between 25 and 45 all effort should be geared towards creating lasting wealth.

Once financial independence is achieved you can then pursue whatever spiritual and cultural shit that tickles your fancy while pondering the meaning of life and death.

Material wealth is not the be all and end all of ones existence. However without the foundation and stability that having sufficient money provides life can be pretty miserable especially in old age.

Aim for about 5 to 10 million in assets. It makes a world of difference.

 

[sbfuncle]

Between 25 and 45 all effort should be geared towards creating lasting wealth.

Once financial independence is achieved you can then pursue whatever spiritual and cultural shit that tickles your fancy while pondering the meaning of life and death.

Material wealth is not the be all and end all of ones existence. However without the foundation and stability that having sufficient money provides life can be pretty miserable especially in old age.

Aim for about 5 to 10 million in assets. It makes a world of difference.

The earlier we achieve financial independence, the earlier we will fall into depression. Becos we will have the time to do more pondering about life and death. The more we ponder, the more we will be depressed.

I'm not an old man yet but I only figured this out immediately after I achieved my financial independence.
For me, 2 millions in cash, excluding the flat I'm living in, is enough as I'm not a big spender.

 

[KingFook Sr]

Between 25 and 45 all effort should be geared towards creating lasting wealth.

Once financial independence is achieved you can then pursue whatever spiritual and cultural shit that tickles your fancy while pondering the meaning of life and death.

Material wealth is not the be all and end all of ones existence. However without the foundation and stability that having sufficient money provides life can be pretty miserable especially in old age.

Aim for about 5 to 10 million in assets. It makes a world of difference.

Dear Sam,
Been around since the early Delphi days.
At my age, I want not and my needs are minimal.
Indeed, I will never be able to spend all my money ... just the cash deposits. Including assets will complicate the dilemma.
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I see possessions as temporary tools or experiences rather than extensions of our self-worth. I am freed from much anxiety and can focus on what leaves a lasting impact—our relationships, contributions, and inner growth. Truly meaningless.
I only pine for my beloved departed soulmate now

 

[Truthspeak]

Bad idea. You are aware of what Eve did to Adam, which led to a great deal of sorrow for humanity. God gave us the ability to choose our own path when he created humanity. You become the person you decided to be.

Eve and Adam are just fictional stories written by the Jews.

 

[Leongsam]

Dear Sam,
Been around since the early Delphi days.
At my age, I want not and my needs are minimal.
Indeed, I will never be able to spend all my money ... just the cash deposits. Including assets will complicate the dilemma.
.
I see possessions as temporary tools or experiences rather than extensions of our self-worth. I am freed from much anxiety and can focus on what leaves a lasting impact—our relationships, contributions, and inner growth. Truly meaningless.
I only pine for my beloved departed soulmate now

Wealth gives one the ability to help those less fortunate. Having a comfortable amount means it can help fund the needs of those who deserve help but don't have the means to climb out of the dire circumstances they often find themselves in. It's the most satisfying part of my retirement.

 

[Leongsam]

The earlier we achieve financial independence, the earlier we will fall into depression. Becos we will have the time to do more pondering about life and death. The more we ponder, the more we will be depressed.

I'm not an old man yet but I only figured this out immediately after I achieved my financial independence.
For me, 2 millions in cash, excluding the flat I'm living in, is enough as I'm not a big spender.

I can assure you that those struggling to make ends meet after their careers have run their course are far more depressed than those who have sufficient wealth to pursue their passions and tick off their bucket lists.

 

[sbfuncle]

I can assure you that those struggling to make ends meet after their careers have run their course are far more depressed than those who have sufficient wealth to pursue their passions and tick off their bucket lists.

I agree.
It is just a different form and degree of depression.

 

[KingFook Sr]

Eve and Adam are just fictional stories written by the Jews.

You are right and scientifically proven to be a stupid story .... possibly propagated by the jews. As usual.
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With just Adam and Eve, incest follows.
As siblings, cousins, and other close relatives are forced to mate, harmful recessive alleles (which are usually masked in a diverse population) are much more likely to be expressed in offspring.
This leads to a decline in population fitness: lower fertility, higher infant mortality, weakened immune systems, and increased susceptibility to disease and genetic disorders.
With little genetic variation, the population has a very limited "toolkit" to adapt to new diseases, parasites, or environmental changes (like climate shifts). A single new pathogen could wipe out the entire population.

 

[sbfuncle]

Eve and Adam are just fictional stories written by the Jews.

I believe most Christians also know that they are fictitious.
But In order to believe in Jesus the lord, we will have to go along with it.

 

[KingFook Sr]

I agree.
It is just a different form and degree of depression.

Depression is a natural feature of the human race.
Indeed, depression grants us the definition of being human. Not an animal.
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In Buddhism, this state is called "Unsatisfactoriness" or "Dukha".

['Anicca, Dukha and Anatta' are fundamental definitions for being human in Buddhism. ]

 

[superpower]

Dear Sam,
Been around since the early Delphi days.
At my age, I want not and my needs are minimal.
Indeed, I will never be able to spend all my money ... just the cash deposits. Including assets will complicate the dilemma.
.
I see possessions as temporary tools or experiences rather than extensions of our self-worth. I am freed from much anxiety and can focus on what leaves a lasting impact—our relationships, contributions, and inner growth. Truly meaningless.
I only pine for my beloved departed soulmate now

As long as you have enough to cater to your basic living needs, you don't actually need anything outside of yourself - money, assets, status, even a 'soulmate' - to find happiness and contentment. Everything comes and goes, even relationships. Connect to your innermost being and peace and joy will come to you. Then every day becomes a blessing, every person you meet will bring you love, every encounter with the world will bring forth gratitude from your heart.

 

[KingFook Sr]

As long as you have enough to cater to your basic living needs, you don't actually need anything outside of yourself - money, assets, status, even a 'soulmate' - to find happiness and contentment. Everything comes and goes, even relationships. Connect to your innermost being and peace and joy will come to you. Then every day becomes a blessing, every person you meet will bring you love, every encounter with the world will bring forth gratitude from your heart.

You are almost completely right ... except for the value you place on 'soulmate'.
Without your soulmate, you exist, survive .... but you do not live.