Live for today or make long term plans..

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While most of us feel that we have to live for today taking life as it comes, we are also advised to make long term plans for our future..
I know of a couple who have been married for 12 years and have 2 children. The husband never keeps a steady job and she spends all he earns, but they seem so very happy , living in different categories of rented places depending on the cash position and also going for holidays when there is money...Many people these days have this casual attitude ... I wonder if this is the right attitude towards life or wrong or it really does not matter as long as they are happy and take responsibility for their life ..

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I am happy in living in Present.We should plans for the long,but also should not waste this present.
Both can be done. It is possible.
I agree that with a little planning one can spend freely and also save for the future ! all that is needed is be consistent and start young and this really pays rich dividends ...Buying a home or any other kind of investment should be done while you are still young to get the maximum benefit..
If a person starts to earn less and then goes to earn big slowly slowly,those can't spend leisurely.
I am happy in living in Present.We should plans for the long,but also should not waste this present.
Both can be done. It is possible.


What you said is correct ronark., I agree with your point. We need to plan for our long life on the same time we need to enjoy this present life as life will never comes back once it is passed. :cheer: :cheer:
I am happy in living in Present.We should plans for the long,but also should not waste this present.
Both can be done. It is possible.


What you said is correct ronark., I agree with your point. We need to plan for our long life on the same time we need to enjoy this present life as life will never comes back once it is passed. :cheer: :cheer:

Life is precious,so we should live every moment of it.
Zindagi na milagi dhobara.. ;) :) So enjoy as well as think about future by slowly saving money...
First we need to live happily for today. If we are happy today then only we can be happy tomorrow
I would opt for the right balance. If we get too obsessed with the future,life ceases to life!
I would opt for the right balance. If we get too obsessed with the future,life ceases to life!


Very true ! I know of some families who go through their entire life on a hands to mouth existence since they have taken a loan for house and a loan for the fridge,car etc...what is left is barely enough for their existence !
Yes, such type of things happen if proper planning is not done. i have see a very rich family who look for each and every penny while enjoying. Then say that its good to save for future. This is also one extreme.
Yes, such type of things happen if proper planning is not done. i have see a very rich family who look for each and every penny while enjoying. Then say that its good to save for future. This is also one extreme.


Yes , I dont understand what the money is for if not spending !The more some people have the moire stingy they become.Instead of regretting later in life feeling that we did not do this or that, it is better to make plans and try to fulfil as many ambitions as we can before we lose our strength and ability !
I am happy in living in Present.We should plans for the long,but also should not waste this present.
Both can be done. It is possible.


What you said is correct ronark., I agree with your point. We need to plan for our long life on the same time we need to enjoy this present life as life will never comes back once it is passed. :cheer: :cheer:

Life is precious,so we should live every moment of it.


Ideally yes, that's how it should be ! Most people keep putting off certain things in life and before they know ,it is too late to realise any of their plans and dreams.So, we have to make some long term plans and work towards them as well ! :huh:
While most of us feel that we have to live for today taking life as it comes, we are also advised to make long term plans for our future..
I know of a couple who have been married for 12 years and have 2 children. The husband never keeps a steady job and she spends all he earns, but they seem so very happy , living in different categories of rented places depending on the cash position and also going for holidays when there is money...Many people these days have this casual attitude ... I wonder if this is the right attitude towards life or wrong or it really does not matter as long as they are happy and take responsibility for their life ..


We should have long term goals then only we will develop in our life. Earning and spending all the money is not the good procedure. We should save it. it is good for our future. Nobody knows what will happen in future. Prevention is better than cure.
Actually this is not totally correct as far as future is concerned. However my family lives in today and not in tomorrow. Thus I can't comment regarding this at my level best.
I believe in living in the present! Though your steps today will shape your tomorrow. But our 80% planning should be for today and the rest for future.
Living today happily and planning tomorrow to be happy is the best system of life
My plan is live happily now it self as we dont know our future what will happen next is not in our hands.
It is very essential to save for our future.We must enjoy in today's life but within limit.My husband is very conscious regarding the saving.
It is very essential to save for our future.We must enjoy in today's life but within limit.My husband is very conscious regarding the saving.

We don't know, what is waiting for tomorrow ,so it is good to be conscious now for future. And one thing is important that saving habit is good.
Living today happily and planning tomorrow to be happy is the best system of life


Yes. I agree with you sarala. Current & Future both life are important like our two eyes.

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