Comments on: How Would You Define “The Good Life?”

By: Will More Money Really Improve Your Life? | AllFinancialMatters

Will More Money Really Improve Your Life? | AllFinancialMatters — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:25:10 +0000

[...] be happy with what you have now, not in the future.” That is very true. It reminds me of this post I did back in [...]

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:22:32 +0000

Honestly, to me, `the good life’ is appreciating what you have right here, right now. The older I get, the more I count my blessings and focus less on the material things I don’t have. I have every material thing I need – a home, a solid job and income, food, an auto that’s paid for…but most importantly, my life is rich with love, companionship, family and friends. That is what truly makes my life complete and makes my heart shine.

By: moneymonk

moneymonk — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:01:17 +0000

No stressing out when an emergency arises, I cannot think of anything in life that I want that I don’t have!

I’m living the GOOD life

By: Beth

Beth — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:58:14 +0000

I agree with the definition and I feel that I’ve achieved ‘the good life’ already. I have a wonderful child, my health, a home (that I didn’t over extend on, by the way), a good job and some money in the bank. As an American, I thought that was the ‘dream’…for us to be happy, healthy and homeowners.

By: sam

sam — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:33:05 +0000

The definition of a “good life” could also be the definition of stagnation. There is something to be said for not being willing to live with the status quo, say like MLK Jr. (since his holiday is coming up soon).

But I hear what you are saying. It is hard to have the “good life” when you are affected with stuffitis, the constant need for more new stuff.

By: Greg

Greg — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:53:49 +0000

For me, good food, good health and a good family life are keys to a happy life. I wouldnt spend a lot of money for a new car but I dont try to cut corners when it comes to food. I think spending money on something you can consume, such as food or travel, will help make you much more happy than something that you buy and hold on to indefinitely — like an iPod or cell phone.

By: Miguel

Miguel — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:25:45 +0000

I’ll know I’ve reached “the good life” when I can afford to fly private.

Okay, just kidding (okay actually only half-kidding).

That was indeed some great advice you gave that woman, and a good reminder for me as well.

Unfortunately, I find that no matter how much we attain, it always takes effort to pause, reflect, and appreciate all the things that you do have. I try to adhere to a philosophy of “no regrets”. My goal is to be able to look in the mirror and know that I’ve done the best I could with the god-given tools I was granted at birth, regardless of any obstacles life may have thrown in my path.

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:58:21 +0000

Wonderful advice.