The biggest mistake I’ve made in my adult life was convincing myself that I needed a lot of things.
Sure, some of you might laugh at the notion that I ever convinced myself that I needed a mountain of video games or a big collection of trading cards or a pile of DVDs.
Those things were just the tip of the iceberg.
I convinced myself I needed the latest and greatest cell phone.
I convinced myself I needed to eat out regularly.
I convinced myself I needed new shoes all the time.
I convinced myself I needed nice clothes.
I convinced myself I needed anything beyond a minimal roof over my head, minimal clothes on my back, water, and food.
Really, in the end, that’s all I need. Water, basic food, basic clothing, and a roof to keep the rain and cold away for myself and my family. Everything else beyond that is want.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
The Less You Need, the More You Have
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