Comments on: Slow Down To Speed Up https://www.writeyourownreality.com/financial-independence/slow-down-to-speed-up/ Aggressively pursuing a dream is the only way to write your own reality. Documenting my path of turning dreams into investments and success! Mon, 30 Nov 2015 00:02:06 +0000 hourly 1 By: writing2reality https://www.writeyourownreality.com/financial-independence/slow-down-to-speed-up/#comment-49979 Mon, 03 Nov 2014 20:15:21 +0000 http://www.writeyourownreality.com/?p=2509#comment-49979 Thank you R2R, it has been a great six months! Reflection is an important part of maintaining our focus and drive, but it is often very hard to remember to take time to actually do so.

]]> By: roadmap2retire https://www.writeyourownreality.com/financial-independence/slow-down-to-speed-up/#comment-49970 Mon, 03 Nov 2014 20:05:49 +0000 http://www.writeyourownreality.com/?p=2509#comment-49970 Good post, W2R. Its important to slow down and reflect on the important things in life. Too many people sacrifice too much only to realize later on what they have missed. Congrats on the recent nuptials, btw.

cheers
R2R

]]> By: writing2reality https://www.writeyourownreality.com/financial-independence/slow-down-to-speed-up/#comment-49966 Mon, 03 Nov 2014 20:00:14 +0000 http://www.writeyourownreality.com/?p=2509#comment-49966 Well said sir! Good to see you too were enjoying the beach this past weekend as well. I am a sucker for a sunset and scenic views. The best part, generally they are totally free.

Enjoy your week!

]]> By: Dividend Mantra https://www.writeyourownreality.com/financial-independence/slow-down-to-speed-up/#comment-49720 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 23:39:03 +0000 http://www.writeyourownreality.com/?p=2509#comment-49720 W2R,

Absolutely. It’s important to enjoy the way there. After all, life and financial independence are both journeys, not destinations. Racing to get to FI without enjoying life along the way will leave you in a spot where you don’t really know how to appreciate it. Seeing those tidbits of freedom here and there keep your batteries charged and you’ll appreciate the end result even more.

We just spent a couple of hours out at Siesta Key Beach this past Friday. Love watching the sun set on the horizon. Something beautiful about it. Plus, it’s free. :)

Best wishes!

]]> By: writing2reality https://www.writeyourownreality.com/financial-independence/slow-down-to-speed-up/#comment-49655 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 14:34:56 +0000 http://www.writeyourownreality.com/?p=2509#comment-49655 Perhaps we shall change the race to independence by adding some scenic overlooks to slow us down and give us an opportunity to take in the beauty that is our life and the accomplishments we’ve already made!

Thank you for the comments Integrator!

]]> By: writing2reality https://www.writeyourownreality.com/financial-independence/slow-down-to-speed-up/#comment-49654 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 14:33:20 +0000 http://www.writeyourownreality.com/?p=2509#comment-49654 Absolutely. I know I am guilty of this for sure. I’m constantly planning and projecting for the next step of life, but need to slow down and realize how great things are in the here and now. Appreciate you stopping by!

]]> By: writing2reality https://www.writeyourownreality.com/financial-independence/slow-down-to-speed-up/#comment-49653 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 14:32:19 +0000 http://www.writeyourownreality.com/?p=2509#comment-49653 Very well said sir. Stepping back in order to recognize the progress that has already been made is important, and ultimately what will motivate each one of us to push further and harder than before.

]]> By: Integrator@financiallyintegrated.com https://www.writeyourownreality.com/financial-independence/slow-down-to-speed-up/#comment-49545 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 00:18:03 +0000 http://www.writeyourownreality.com/?p=2509#comment-49545 love it! that’s exactly what life should be all about… even the day to day grind is better enjoyed at a slightly more leisurely pace. in the race to get independent, we often forget to live and enjoy the moment.

]]> By: Lance @ HealthyWealthyIncome https://www.writeyourownreality.com/financial-independence/slow-down-to-speed-up/#comment-49413 Sat, 01 Nov 2014 12:28:21 +0000 http://www.writeyourownreality.com/?p=2509#comment-49413 I think we miss out by not slowing down and reflecting. We push so hard to move forward that we don’t see our progress in life without taking time to look back from where we have come from.

]]> By: Kapitalust https://www.writeyourownreality.com/financial-independence/slow-down-to-speed-up/#comment-49228 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 23:16:19 +0000 http://www.writeyourownreality.com/?p=2509#comment-49228 Still learning how to master slowing things down and not getting stuck looking at the details. Because being blinded by details is not the point of life – being able to live the moment and soak up small wins inevitably leads to the big wins and greater life satisfaction.

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