The counter argument that I haven’t quite got my head around yet is the planning for the future part.
If you convince yourself that today is the last day then what’s the point in saving or planning for a retirement (say) 10 years down the line?
I’ve always struggled a little with delayed gratification anyway in that I go too far down the delay route and don’t spend very much! An unusual problem maybe?
That's a good point. I wonder if the way around it is to live during the day knowing you'll have tomorrow, then as you wrap up your day, reach a point of contentment that if this is it, so be it. I guess it's a mental balancing act.
I had the same reaction when I saw that email. This is a refreshing way to look at things.
Certainly is.
The counter argument that I haven’t quite got my head around yet is the planning for the future part.
If you convince yourself that today is the last day then what’s the point in saving or planning for a retirement (say) 10 years down the line?
I’ve always struggled a little with delayed gratification anyway in that I go too far down the delay route and don’t spend very much! An unusual problem maybe?
That's a good point. I wonder if the way around it is to live during the day knowing you'll have tomorrow, then as you wrap up your day, reach a point of contentment that if this is it, so be it. I guess it's a mental balancing act.