I’ve been talking to two of my oldest friends, the ones I had while I was in high school. i.e. They are about the same age as me. The one thing I’ve noticed is that they are very ambitious. They both take charge of their occupation and are working to better themselves in it.
I’ve noticed that I am not that ambitious. I’d like to be, but it just doesn’t seem to be happening.
I saw a financial advisor today and she went over my portfolio. I’m ahead of a lot of people because my parents taught me to save for retirement at a very early age. I also have investments in non-retirement plans. But then she asked what I am saving for.
I couldn’t answer.
So far I’ve been saving money because I feel I should. But as near as I can tell, it is just a way to keep score. I own my home. I have all the toys I probably need. I don’t have a family, which both of the aforementioned friends have. (Maybe that is why they are ambitious? Future generations?) I have nothing I really want to spend money on. I’m financially secure.
Maybe I need to get some fear of god in me? That’ll perk me up.