Comments on: Five Ways I’ve Failed Myself (And What I’m Going to Do About it)

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:21:41 +0000

real helpful comment, next time why not offer up at least a little constructive criticism?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:42:27 +0000

I’m sorry, but…
Those are the stupidest ideas I have ever heard. Ever.

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By: marci

marci — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:13:06 +0000

1. To remember that my time is worth more than money.
2. To remember friends and family also come before money.
3. To learn to say NO and stick with it when asked to do projects that will
rob me of my valuable time without adequate time compensation.
4. To live more in the moment and take advantage of the opportunities as they
present themselves. To be adaptable and flexible if it fits my life goals.
5. To expand the edible landscaping for my yard and to expand the garden, now that I’ve had such successes with it this past year. To put in more winter crops.
6. To live more in tune with nature and its cycles: again take advantage of the natural opportunities that present themselves… as in this weekend is clam tides, last weekend was gorgeous perfect weather for firewood cutting. Others would be planting season, growing season, harvest, hunting seasons, etc. To exist in harmony with mother nature’s cycles and not fight against them.

Obviously, from the above goals, I am older than most of your readers, and my finances are ok and debt free. Now my focus is on precious time And on living frugally

By: TStrump

TStrump — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:58:59 +0000

I think focus has been tough for me.
I’m big on goals but I actually used to have TOO many goals which kept me from accomplishing many of them.

By: Grant Baldwin

Grant Baldwin — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:55:41 +0000

Great post…I totally resonate with several of these items. I think we both share some form of adult ADD, so a little extra structure always helps! Thanks for your writing…

By: Steve @ brip blap

Steve @ brip blap — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:27:58 +0000

One of the greatest advantages of getting married is actually having someone to (a) put a brake on some of your worst ideas and (b) suggest things to you that you wouldn’t have thought of before.

I’d also say you were a lot more comprehensive with your disappointments than our soon-to-be-ex-president was; too bad everyone can’t be so honest with themselves about their regrets.