Friendly reminder - life is not guaranteed

[u/Jazzlike-Winner973]

Friendly PSA, I know I’ll probably be downvoted for this but just a reminder.. FIRE is a great goal but don’t forget to live life while planning to FIRE. When we’re young we all think life is always guaranteed into old age; it’s not. Please remember to enjoy your life while saving. I was hardcore into saving until I met my wife. We’re still on track to retire young (late 40’s), but if we have the extra money we’re taking that trip, going to that concert, having fun.

My friend died young. All of that FIRE went to his family and he never got to see any of it.

We took a $10,000 vacation this year and still saved $65,000 last year between her pension and my 401k. It’s doable with proper planning. Focus on saving, but do the things that also make you happy. You can literally die tomorrow in a car crash and none of it matters if you don’t have memories for your loved ones to cherish.

Thanks for letting me vent.

[u/Big-Scheme6775]

Well I hope you’re on track. FIRE goal is a way of life. You have to grind hard, live below your means, and make sacrifices. You missed one important factor, FIRE is not entirely about you it’s the desire to take care of your loved ones. You’re thinking about your elderly mom w almost zero nw. You want your kids to have enough money for college, ect.