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Title: Blog post: You actually can buy happiness, but it's not how you think
Post by: Patrick on August 10, 2016, 10:03:02 am

http://investorchallenge.co.za/you-actually-can-buy-happiness/

Title: Re: Blog post: You actually can buy happiness, but it's not how you think
Post by: JohnnyH on August 10, 2016, 03:18:08 pm

Another very cool blog post Patrick!

I completely agree on rather experiencing/seeing places rather than having lots of stuff.

My dream is similar but slightly different...I want to 4x4 or "overland" through different parts of the world, to see nature where people rarely come.  :)

Title: Re: Blog post: You actually can buy happiness, but it's not how you think
Post by: Mr_Dividend on August 10, 2016, 03:45:38 pm

Very true Patrick. And you've just been spending money you've sweated and worked for - wait until you are spending proceeds from your investment - money that other people sweated for. Even better!  ;)

Title: Re: Blog post: You actually can buy happiness, but it's not how you think
Post by: Patrick on August 11, 2016, 09:49:48 am

Quote from: JohnnyH on August 10, 2016, 03:18:08 pm

Another very cool blog post Patrick!

I completely agree on rather experiencing/seeing places rather than having lots of stuff.

My dream is similar but slightly different...I want to 4x4 or "overland" through different parts of the world, to see nature where people rarely come.  :)

Thanks :)

I've had the overland dream before too. For a while I wanted a unimog camper, but the prices are insane and they drink diesel! I've since travelled in pretty much every country in central and eastern africa, and a couple in western africa, so that desire is gone. My camper dream has morphed into a boat so I can see new places now.

Quote from: Mr_Dividend on August 10, 2016, 03:45:38 pm

Very true Patrick. And you've just been spending money you've sweated and worked for - wait until you are spending proceeds from your investment - money that other people sweated for. Even better!  ;)

Yes, I have a feeling it will be way more satisfying knowing that I could just carry on endlessly while the minnions bring in the cash! Just a few more years I think...

Title: Re: Blog post: You actually can buy happiness, but it's not how you think
Post by: JohnnyH on August 11, 2016, 03:26:13 pm

Quote from: Patrick on August 11, 2016, 09:49:48 am

Quote from: JohnnyH on August 10, 2016, 03:18:08 pm

Another very cool blog post Patrick!

I completely agree on rather experiencing/seeing places rather than having lots of stuff.

My dream is similar but slightly different...I want to 4x4 or "overland" through different parts of the world, to see nature where people rarely come.  :)

Thanks :)

I've had the overland dream before too. For a while I wanted a unimog camper, but the prices are insane and they drink diesel! I've since travelled in pretty much every country in central and eastern africa, and a couple in western africa, so that desire is gone. My camper dream has morphed into a boat so I can see new places now.

Quote from: Mr_Dividend on August 10, 2016, 03:45:38 pm

Very true Patrick. And you've just been spending money you've sweated and worked for - wait until you are spending proceeds from your investment - money that other people sweated for. Even better!  ;)

Yes, I have a feeling it will be way more satisfying knowing that I could just carry on endlessly while the minnions bring in the cash! Just a few more years I think...

I have seen those Unimogs, they are amazing! But yes, waaaay expensive. I would like to see Africa yes, but even more than that, I would love to see Alaska. I found a very cool youtube channel called ExpeditionOverland. Some of the views they found on their trip in Alaska looks epic!