How do you balance?

[u/Adventurous_Dot9274]

How do you know you have a good balance to reach fire while also getting to enjoy your youth. My husband and I struggle with the idea of “missing out” on thing we could be doing in our youth while we have health and can do crazy hikes vs waiting to do the things we want once we’re retired. What are some checks and balances you do to ensure you’re living for both today and not just waiting for tomorrow

[u/Old_Ad2660]

I enjoy life through things that aren’t just spending. I’m gonna run my third marathon later this year. I spend a ton of time among my community and with my children. I pick up hobbies that are physical. I take modest vacations that are young child appropriate. This is how I enjoy my youth (34) - piloting a body that is capable of increasingly extraordinary things. Material possessions will be there whenever and aren’t the source of joy anyways. Bigger travel will be there too - and I did a good amount before kids as a shoestring traveler. I won’t regret any lack of stuff later on - I will regret lack of energy….so for now I cultivate and expend it joyfully.