Aug 11, 2016
Self Reflection
This week, I took a step back and looked at how fortunate I have been. I live in the greatest country in the world because my parents took a chance over 20 years ago to start a new life. We have been fortunate and have enough to eat, have shelter, and clothing. Although I still have concerns about the future and investing, I have to take a step back and appreciate how lucky I have been in life. Statistically the odds may have been against me, growing up poor and with my parent both working 10+ hours a day 7 days a week. I never thought I would have to chance the chance to explore San Diego, Portland, and Seattle just to have enriching experiences. I am fortunate enough to have my parent give me their 2005 Honda, which still runs great, to have road trips. I do not need a shiny new car, though I would like to have one in the future; I will have to earn it first. It is incredible that we live in a time where we can travel hundreds of miles away and still make it back from our trip to sleep in our own beds at the end of the day. We have technology that will GPS us all the way there and tell us what the good sites and food are. We are truly fortunate and living in a great time.
I only posted one new article this week on the blog regarding investing versus gambling but it was one that I was proud of. It made me realize how important information and education truly are. This week I have been focused on creating a business plan and learning more real estate investing. Both processes require lots of forethought and calculations. I really wished someone would have taught me this stuff back in high school.
Today is also the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the twin towers. It was such a heart breaking moment that will forever change US policy, diplomacy, and rhetoric. Those people in the towers were just going about their day to day lives to have something so heinous happen. Unfortunately we cannot control the universe, so we have to make the most of our time on earth.
I am planning a few more road trips coming up, and will get some pictures on here as soon as I can. Fun times ahead and I am feeling very fortunate for what I have. But there's no resting now, I am going to strive to do more and live even better.
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