Originally Posted by
joypulv
Find out more about the life of Warren Buffet. He has billions, but lives very modestly, and gives most of his money to charity, even though he has children. He laughs a lot. He shows no signs of the usual stress and many people have.
I lived very frugally from 17 to 64, because I didn't want to join the rat race of working all the time. Then 4 years ago my father died, and left me some money. I occasionally want all sorts of expensive things, trips, homes, cars (yes, even an iphone, which I've never had). But I find it difficult to stop being frugal.
I DO sometimes make an expensive purchase. I am thrilled - for a day, a week, a month. But almost immediately I get what I call Post Purchase Depression (a play on post partum depression).
I would have traded every dime to have my dad back.
I bought a 1957 Chevy because it reminded me of the one we had when I was 11, but it didn't take the place of my dad, and I gave it to my nephews.
Love your loved ones.
(Oh and read more about Buffet.)