Congratulations on the new house. I hope it becomes your home quite soon.
I was thinking about "doing hard things" the last couple of days. I did a lot more "hard" things when I was younger (in my teens and 20s) and then in my 30s shifted to wife, kids, business successes and business failures. Still "hard" but different types of puzzles. Then I hit a dry stretch in my 40s, where things were more settled -- low rent difficulty. In my 50s, it was tough again, with parent care and passings, and new businesses. My 60's were "hard" taking on new challenges in business. In my 70s now, and retired, I'm exercising 2 hrs a day, with hard physical challenges. It's good again!
I talk to a lot of people whose idea of "hard" things is radically different than my understanding . Their idea of "hard" is using an electric bike on the weekend or getting up at 6 a.m.
No challenge, no growth. Low challenge, low growth.
I'm sorry but a lot of this is just drivel....Not driving a fancy car equals low self esteem?!? You've watched way too many ads. It takes all kinds to make a world and that car person is not the kind I want to be. I personally like fine art but if I didn't have it my self esteem would be fine. Get a grip
Jared, have you ever studied mindfulness or the Tao? Maybe check it out. I’m maybe going out on a limb in presuming you think that stuff is all bullshit? It’s really not.
If you had moved to a small house, you would still be losing things. We downsized to avoid those affluent problems like leaves in the pool and I can't find things because I don't have systems in place yet.
I loved my '88 Tercel, it was the first car I owned that was not a faithmobile. We still have modest cars partly because I like being invisible, especially when I go into sketchy parts of cities. My Hybrid Camry is an incredibly fabulous vehicle and my base model, standard transmission Tacoma is just plain fun. My luxuries go into things like a very high end bubble massage bathtub and top of the line appliances and tools as well as travel. I disliked having a large house, except the one we had which was our final house we were going to die in 6 moves ago. Eventually I realized I love the creative process of landscaping and remodeling. Friends keep asking me if I miss my last house which I completely redid and had an incredible view. Nope, I had finished everything on it and was ready to move on. If I can just find a piece of land, I will build next. My fantasy has always been a small, luxurious and tricked out house. Maybe that one will be my last house...
To dampen noise, consider some textile art for the walls. Check out the work of Porfirio Gutierrez. In person the colors are unbelievable. I want to pick up something of his for our house. I love nice art.
Moving combined with new construction is tough so hope it is your last move. We have done 2 new construction homes in the last 3 years, not recommended. Please provide the rationale on why you have a mortgage (assuming +/_ 6%) when I assume (again) you have the cash?
Congratulations on the new house. I hope it becomes your home quite soon.
I was thinking about "doing hard things" the last couple of days. I did a lot more "hard" things when I was younger (in my teens and 20s) and then in my 30s shifted to wife, kids, business successes and business failures. Still "hard" but different types of puzzles. Then I hit a dry stretch in my 40s, where things were more settled -- low rent difficulty. In my 50s, it was tough again, with parent care and passings, and new businesses. My 60's were "hard" taking on new challenges in business. In my 70s now, and retired, I'm exercising 2 hrs a day, with hard physical challenges. It's good again!
I talk to a lot of people whose idea of "hard" things is radically different than my understanding . Their idea of "hard" is using an electric bike on the weekend or getting up at 6 a.m.
No challenge, no growth. Low challenge, low growth.
Thanks for the tale.
Like how you know that people will give a house a personality to make it a home.
I'm sorry but a lot of this is just drivel....Not driving a fancy car equals low self esteem?!? You've watched way too many ads. It takes all kinds to make a world and that car person is not the kind I want to be. I personally like fine art but if I didn't have it my self esteem would be fine. Get a grip
Congrats on the new crib. Inspiring stuff.. and I like that bit about doing hard things for their own sake
Congrats on the new home, let it be an extension of who you and your wife are as people.
Jared, have you ever studied mindfulness or the Tao? Maybe check it out. I’m maybe going out on a limb in presuming you think that stuff is all bullshit? It’s really not.
Goddamnit. JLC took six months to repair my watch. Ugh. lol. Luxury problems indeed, thankful to have em. Congrats on the house and all the success.
You always inspire me to be a better person. Thank you and congratulations on your new home 🏡
If you had moved to a small house, you would still be losing things. We downsized to avoid those affluent problems like leaves in the pool and I can't find things because I don't have systems in place yet.
I loved my '88 Tercel, it was the first car I owned that was not a faithmobile. We still have modest cars partly because I like being invisible, especially when I go into sketchy parts of cities. My Hybrid Camry is an incredibly fabulous vehicle and my base model, standard transmission Tacoma is just plain fun. My luxuries go into things like a very high end bubble massage bathtub and top of the line appliances and tools as well as travel. I disliked having a large house, except the one we had which was our final house we were going to die in 6 moves ago. Eventually I realized I love the creative process of landscaping and remodeling. Friends keep asking me if I miss my last house which I completely redid and had an incredible view. Nope, I had finished everything on it and was ready to move on. If I can just find a piece of land, I will build next. My fantasy has always been a small, luxurious and tricked out house. Maybe that one will be my last house...
To dampen noise, consider some textile art for the walls. Check out the work of Porfirio Gutierrez. In person the colors are unbelievable. I want to pick up something of his for our house. I love nice art.
I have always like the idea of puttting prayer rugs on the walls a art and to absorb sound, especially if I had them as suvenirs from a trip.
Moving combined with new construction is tough so hope it is your last move. We have done 2 new construction homes in the last 3 years, not recommended. Please provide the rationale on why you have a mortgage (assuming +/_ 6%) when I assume (again) you have the cash?