Comments on: re-engineering your thinking http://www.bripblap.com/re-engineering-your-thinking/ thoughtful personal finance, career and health advice Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:46:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Free Gevalia Stainless Steel Coffee Maker http://www.bripblap.com/re-engineering-your-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-28621 Free Gevalia Stainless Steel Coffee Maker Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:33:53 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1659#comment-28621 [...] re-engineering your thinking. This is a great “think-piece” about the function of money – why we need it and why we work so hard for it. [...] [...] re-engineering your thinking. This is a great “think-piece” about the function of money – why we need it and why we work so hard for it. [...]

]]> By: linklings, jimmy buffett and being there edition | Favorite Home Remedies http://www.bripblap.com/re-engineering-your-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-28616 linklings, jimmy buffett and being there edition | Favorite Home Remedies Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:02:27 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1659#comment-28616 [...] about drinking in the afternoon and swinging in a hammock.  But here’s a good example of lifestyle reeingineering:  I moved to Florida and suddenly songs about drinking in the afternoon and watching the waves at [...] [...] about drinking in the afternoon and swinging in a hammock.  But here’s a good example of lifestyle reeingineering:  I moved to Florida and suddenly songs about drinking in the afternoon and watching the waves at [...]

]]> By: Dividend Tree Potpourri – August 2, 2009 | Dividend Tree http://www.bripblap.com/re-engineering-your-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-28614 Dividend Tree Potpourri – August 2, 2009 | Dividend Tree Sun, 02 Aug 2009 21:09:22 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1659#comment-28614 [...] Re-engineer your thinking [...] [...] Re-engineer your thinking [...]

]]> By: Link Love: Free Iran Edition | SimpleVesting http://www.bripblap.com/re-engineering-your-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-28606 Link Love: Free Iran Edition | SimpleVesting Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:31:32 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1659#comment-28606 [...] re-engineering your thinking – If you only read one of these today, READ THIS! [...] [...] re-engineering your thinking – If you only read one of these today, READ THIS! [...]

]]> By: Corporate Barbarian Links: Another Day Closer to Death Edition « The Corporate Barbarian Blog http://www.bripblap.com/re-engineering-your-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-28607 Corporate Barbarian Links: Another Day Closer to Death Edition « The Corporate Barbarian Blog Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:08:44 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1659#comment-28607 [...] at Brip Blap has re-engineered his thinking.  He’s learning to enjoy the process rather than focusing on the end [...] [...] at Brip Blap has re-engineered his thinking.  He’s learning to enjoy the process rather than focusing on the end [...]

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]]> By: Enrique S http://www.bripblap.com/re-engineering-your-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-29490 Enrique S Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:33:33 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1659#comment-29490 I had an epiphany sometime last year. Prior to that, all I could think about was having enough money for retirement. I set up spreadsheets to track my progress against my goal. I changed my attitude towards retirement after talking with a retired relative. His hobbies became going shopping and going to the doctor. He was a vibrant man prior to his retirement. I also read a quote that said, in effect, people live a longer, more fulfilling life if they have somewhere to go each day. I realized that I actually liked to work. I climb the walls when I don't have anything to do. I made up my mind then and there not to seek a conventional retirement. I may change my mind, but for now, I'm planning on keeping busy in some fashion. I had an epiphany sometime last year. Prior to that, all I could think about was having enough money for retirement. I set up spreadsheets to track my progress against my goal. I changed my attitude towards retirement after talking with a retired relative. His hobbies became going shopping and going to the doctor. He was a vibrant man prior to his retirement. I also read a quote that said, in effect, people live a longer, more fulfilling life if they have somewhere to go each day. I realized that I actually liked to work. I climb the walls when I don't have anything to do. I made up my mind then and there not to seek a conventional retirement. I may change my mind, but for now, I'm planning on keeping busy in some fashion.

]]> By: Enrique S http://www.bripblap.com/re-engineering-your-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-28605 Enrique S Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:33:33 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1659#comment-28605 I had an epiphany sometime last year. Prior to that, all I could think about was having enough money for retirement. I set up spreadsheets to track my progress against my goal. I changed my attitude towards retirement after talking with a retired relative. His hobbies became going shopping and going to the doctor. He was a vibrant man prior to his retirement. I also read a quote that said, in effect, people live a longer, more fulfilling life if they have somewhere to go each day. I realized that I actually liked to work. I climb the walls when I don't have anything to do. I made up my mind then and there not to seek a conventional retirement. I may change my mind, but for now, I'm planning on keeping busy in some fashion. I had an epiphany sometime last year. Prior to that, all I could think about was having enough money for retirement. I set up spreadsheets to track my progress against my goal. I changed my attitude towards retirement after talking with a retired relative. His hobbies became going shopping and going to the doctor. He was a vibrant man prior to his retirement. I also read a quote that said, in effect, people live a longer, more fulfilling life if they have somewhere to go each day. I realized that I actually liked to work. I climb the walls when I don't have anything to do. I made up my mind then and there not to seek a conventional retirement. I may change my mind, but for now, I'm planning on keeping busy in some fashion.

]]> By: Friday Finance Findings for July 31st : Generation X Finance http://www.bripblap.com/re-engineering-your-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-28604 Friday Finance Findings for July 31st : Generation X Finance Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:19:49 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1659#comment-28604 [...] Re-engineering Your Thinking – We can get caught up in how we think about our lives and money, and sometimes that can leave you in a rut. Here’s an interesting take on how you might want to think a little differently about your money, career, and life. [...] [...] Re-engineering Your Thinking – We can get caught up in how we think about our lives and money, and sometimes that can leave you in a rut. Here’s an interesting take on how you might want to think a little differently about your money, career, and life. [...]

]]> By: fern http://www.bripblap.com/re-engineering-your-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-28602 fern Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:55:28 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1659#comment-28602 the very last paragraph was the best. the very last paragraph was the best.

]]> By: earnwhatyouspend http://www.bripblap.com/re-engineering-your-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-28600 earnwhatyouspend Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:52:07 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1659#comment-28600 This is excellent - and captures exactly what I've been thinking about lately ... so much of financial advice focuses on your future self to the detriment of the you here-and-now. If you focus your entire life on earning enough money so you can be happy in retirement, you might arrive having realized you forgot to learn how to be happy in the first place. Like you said, it's not just the end game that matters. This is excellent – and captures exactly what I've been thinking about lately … so much of financial advice focuses on your future self to the detriment of the you here-and-now. If you focus your entire life on earning enough money so you can be happy in retirement, you might arrive having realized you forgot to learn how to be happy in the first place. Like you said, it's not just the end game that matters.

]]> By: Eric http://www.bripblap.com/re-engineering-your-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-28598 Eric Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:20:31 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1659#comment-28598 Awesome post. I came to this realization over the last couple of years and I am still working on it. <br>I save money but I also spend. <br>I love spending time with my kids (always have so thats not new:) but I work 9-5 Monday to Friday. <br>I want to retire early but I keep saying that when I retire I want a job at the golf course or hockey rink - so is that retirement?<br>I've started to go more with the flow and not worry about having the 2mil in retirement savings.<br>I take my life now as it is with a great family, good job, money in the bank and some retirement savings. These are my golden years!! (I'm 35)<br><br>Eric Awesome post. I came to this realization over the last couple of years and I am still working on it.
I save money but I also spend.
I love spending time with my kids (always have so thats not new:) but I work 9-5 Monday to Friday.
I want to retire early but I keep saying that when I retire I want a job at the golf course or hockey rink – so is that retirement?
I've started to go more with the flow and not worry about having the 2mil in retirement savings.
I take my life now as it is with a great family, good job, money in the bank and some retirement savings. These are my golden years!! (I'm 35)

Eric

]]> By: Stop Using Credit Cards By Putting Your Cards On Ice | 500 Finance http://www.bripblap.com/re-engineering-your-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-28597 Stop Using Credit Cards By Putting Your Cards On Ice | 500 Finance Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:32:04 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1659#comment-28597 [...] Brip Blap: Reengineering Your Thinking [...] [...] Brip Blap: Reengineering Your Thinking [...]

]]> By: Stop Using Credit Cards By Putting Your Cards On Ice http://www.bripblap.com/re-engineering-your-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-28593 Stop Using Credit Cards By Putting Your Cards On Ice Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:28:00 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1659#comment-28593 [...] Brip Blap: Reengineering Your Thinking [...] [...] Brip Blap: Reengineering Your Thinking [...]

]]> By: ¢entsiblelife http://www.bripblap.com/re-engineering-your-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-28591 ¢entsiblelife Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:06:15 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1659#comment-28591 Love this idea.<br>My husband and I were talking about this the other day since we don't have anywhere near the recommended retirement savings. <br><br>We have this idea that we will continue on the standard path we're on for a few more years, and focus on repaying debt, and saving money, and then totally change our lives by moving across the country.<br><br>I see my parents who are 65 and 67 and their struggles and I think hell no! My Dad retired at 62 and then went back to work this year. It's a rough job, with long hours, but pays really well. It's a young man's job. <br><br>Mom is without any kind of social circle, and struggles to keep busy.<br><br>My ideal would be to have both of us working part-time at our own businesses/consulting by age 40 (7 years from now). Then we can spend more time with our kids as young adults, travel, and expose them to the world in a way most kids can't experience.<br><br>It's all about balance. We struggle constantly with money versus happiness, and raising our family with the experiences we want them to have versus throwing money into savings.<br><br>I want to have a meaningful work life, and a wonderful home life, and "retirement". I'll let you know how that goes. :) Love this idea.
My husband and I were talking about this the other day since we don't have anywhere near the recommended retirement savings.

We have this idea that we will continue on the standard path we're on for a few more years, and focus on repaying debt, and saving money, and then totally change our lives by moving across the country.

I see my parents who are 65 and 67 and their struggles and I think hell no! My Dad retired at 62 and then went back to work this year. It's a rough job, with long hours, but pays really well. It's a young man's job.

Mom is without any kind of social circle, and struggles to keep busy.

My ideal would be to have both of us working part-time at our own businesses/consulting by age 40 (7 years from now). Then we can spend more time with our kids as young adults, travel, and expose them to the world in a way most kids can't experience.

It's all about balance. We struggle constantly with money versus happiness, and raising our family with the experiences we want them to have versus throwing money into savings.

I want to have a meaningful work life, and a wonderful home life, and “retirement”. I'll let you know how that goes. :)

]]> By: Akemi Gaines http://www.bripblap.com/re-engineering-your-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-28589 Akemi Gaines Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:42:51 +0000 http://www.bripblap.com/?p=1659#comment-28589 It's so interesting to see how this blog has grown out of the typical personal finance blog. I totally agree we need more holistic perspective. For example, fear of retirement is often not about having insufficient funds -- it's about health concerns, uncertainly about one's social worth, etc. But people close their eyes on these more "complicated" issues and focus on money. It's so interesting to see how this blog has grown out of the typical personal finance blog. I totally agree we need more holistic perspective. For example, fear of retirement is often not about having insufficient funds — it's about health concerns, uncertainly about one's social worth, etc. But people close their eyes on these more “complicated” issues and focus on money.

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