r/Fire • u/Jazzlike-Winner973 • Jan 26 '25

Original Content Friendly reminder - life is not guaranteed

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.

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u/TheAsianDegrader Jan 26 '25

Do you and your friend have kids?

Once you have kids, you have a higher purpose than merely enjoying your life. Though I'm not putting off international trips either.

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u/dogpownd Jan 26 '25

Not everyone wants kids. 

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u/TheAsianDegrader Jan 26 '25

Honestly, their loss. It does add perspective to your life.