What motivates you in life?

[Omegaice]

Originally Posted by Scarriere

With me being older, late 40's, my time for chasing a dream is pretty much over. I don't have any, other than improving my standard of living, so that is fine.
With you younger people, it is much different. You're still young enough to chase your dreams. I'm not going to say what to do, I don't want that responsibility, but it should be obvious.

Try not to be a person that is sitting there wondering to him/herself in twenty years, "What if I ...?"

I wish you the best in whatever you choose.

Originally Posted by West E

Yep. My wife and kids. Its a common answer but a good one.
You want to keep bettering their lives. You want to be the best person you can be.
Can't believe my kids are so great. Can't believe i have a wife so beautiful and fun. Life is a blessing no matter what and you only live it once. I try to make the most of it.

Very similar to me as well, I'm 37 & will be retiring from the military in January 2018 after 20 years of service. My current motivation is to ensure my daughter who is currently attending Texas Tech is successful & has a better life than her mother & I. I know that my 'Ol Lady & I are excited aboot me being finished with the service so I can actually have a normal life with her. I know we will be doing some travelling after I retire. We going to some of places that I visted with the military but as a civilian.

[slm]

Originally Posted by Omegaice

Very similar to me as well, I'm 37 & will be retiring from the military in January 2018 after 20 years of service. My current motivation is to ensure my daughter who is currently attending Texas Tech is successful & has a better life than her mother & I. I know that my 'Ol Lady & I are excited aboot me being finished with the service so I can actually have a normal life with her. I know we will be doing some travelling after I retire. We going to some of places that I visted with the military but as a civilian.

Congratulations, that sounds wonderful!! Thank-you for your service! Which places are top on your list to visit as a civilian?

p.s. I like your cat avatar.

[Omegaice]

Originally Posted by slm

Congratulations, that sounds wonderful!! Thank-you for your service! Which places are top on your list to visit as a civilian?

p.s. I like your cat avatar.

Hawaii, Spain, France, Italy, Greece & the Bahamas are the top places we plan on going, which are all places I have been over my career. And everybody loves Grumpy Cat!

[slm]

Originally Posted by Omegaice

Hawaii, Spain, France, Italy, Greece & the Bahamas are the top places we plan on going, which are all places I have been over my career. And everybody loves Grumpy Cat!

That sounds amazing! Well deserved retirement plans.

I should have realized that was THE grumpy cat! hilarious.

[Nielsb90]

Originally Posted by Scarriere

Good thread Zorb!
Though I don't really identify with it, I understand.


Try not to be a person that is sitting there wondering to him/herself in twenty years, "What if I ...?"

I fear this. I fear this a lot. I've tried a lot of things and haven't really wasted my time but I already catch myself worrying about choices constantly. Will have to try not to end up a nostalgic mess.

[MovieKing101]

Movies and staying single.