One thing you've always wanted or wanted to do and have the means to do it but can't get yourself to do it!?

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#311046 10-Dec-2023 08:46

As per the long winded topic 😅

For me it's flying first class (OK let's start with business class!) with family on a top tier airline to a far enough place to really enjoy it.

I can afford it but I can't get myself to do it because I'm counting how much groceries I can buy with that money!

What's on your list that you could do or have today but you can't get yourself to do it even though you have the means / money to attain it?

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#3170223 10-Dec-2023 09:05

Sky diving is on my bucket list even just one jump - I have no issues with heights

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#3170226 10-Dec-2023 09:18

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Sky diving is on my bucket list even just one jump - I have no issues with heights

What's stopping you? 🤔🙂

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#3170237 10-Dec-2023 09:57

The thing with Business class / first class is even if you can afford it, how much more would you enjoy the things you could spend the money on at your destination. If a return trip for two to Europe is say $10k more than economy, I'd rather have the $10k to spend on nice hotels etc over two weeks in Europe than splurging it on a 24 hour flight. Or hire a Porsche for a week

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#3170239 10-Dec-2023 10:08

shk292:

The thing with Business class / first class is even if you can afford it, how much more would you enjoy the things you could spend the money on at your destination. If a return trip for two to Europe is say $10k more than economy, I'd rather have the $10k to spend on nice hotels etc over two weeks in Europe than splurging it on a 24 hour flight. Or hire a Porsche for a week

That's the kind of thing stopping me. But I guess you only live once. There's no real value in paying more but it's about the experience.

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#3170244 10-Dec-2023 10:42

I always consider the fact that the people in the top / front of the tin can get to the same place as those of us jammed in the back.

Buying a car new - I have the ability to now, but the depreciation etc just stops me from doing so.

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#3170267 10-Dec-2023 12:00

For me, I would love to sail around the world, not in a small yacht either, I would love to do it on a square rigged yacht, take my time it may take 2 - 5 years.

The other one, fly to Germany, rent a Porsche 911 - 930 - 959 and drive on the Autobahn. ( I have trouble getting in and out of one now, even as a teen I had trouble, also they drive on the wrong side of the road, I have tried once in Nouméa and that was hairy for me, my wife and the locals, after a few days I think I would be OK.

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#3170281 10-Dec-2023 12:33

SATTV:

For me, I would love to sail around the world, not in a small yacht either, I would love to do it on a square rigged yacht, take my time it may take 2 - 5 years.

The other one, fly to Germany, rent a Porsche 911 - 930 - 959 and drive on the Autobahn. ( I have trouble getting in and out of one now, even as a teen I had trouble, also they drive on the wrong side of the road, I have tried once in Nouméa and that was hairy for me, my wife and the locals, after a few days I think I would be OK.

John

I drove on the German roads, I thought I was doing extremely well driving at 150kpmh on "the wrong side of the road".... but we got passed by a camper van .

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#3170282 10-Dec-2023 12:50

Ge0rge: Buying a car new - I have the ability to now, but the depreciation etc just stops me from doing so.

My first one was buying a house - achieved.
But then I did want to buy a new car, I just did it. First car I lost $2000 when I sold it and my 2nd car (Tesla) I absolutely love and have no regrets with. There’s something about being the first owner that you don’t quite get when you buy second hand.

But something on my bucket list is going to France / Italy and travelling. I’ve had the means for years to do it but just haven’t.

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#3170292 10-Dec-2023 13:23

heavenlywild:

For me it's flying first class (OK let's start with business class!) with family on a top tier airline to a far enough place to really enjoy it.

This one is easy, travel enough on economy / use a points earning credit card for everyday spend then you will stack up enough points to get a first/business class ticket or points upgrade form economy to business/first

Home ownership was the biggest goal for me, took ages of saving to get there.

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#3170294 10-Dec-2023 13:29

So what's stopping people here from doing stuff as described even though the means or money is not the issue?

For me it's about financial security and being pragmatic. There is no right or wrong answer as it pertains to people's values et .

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#3170350 10-Dec-2023 14:16

A competitive open water swim.

I've been running and swimming for many years and I can do a half marathon in just over an hour and a half, but when ocean swimming it takes me 20 minutes to do 500 metres.

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#3170354 10-Dec-2023 14:50

Buying a Porsche. Always wanted a Porsche and have the means to buy one now but still can't bring myself to do it. Doesn't have to be anything special, not a fancy GT3RS. Just a nice little 5-8 yr old Cayman to take on weekend drives maybe the occasional track day.

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#3170355 10-Dec-2023 14:55

If I knew I could get away with it...

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#3170368 10-Dec-2023 16:24

Going on a very long term cruise, maybe two years minimum. Besotted with ships and the sea. Only thing stops me is travel health insurance for us. Maybe one day will really weigh up all the possibilities.

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#3170375 10-Dec-2023 17:00

shk292:

The thing with Business class / first class is even if you can afford it, how much more would you enjoy the things you could spend the money on at your destination. If a return trip for two to Europe is say $10k more than economy, I'd rather have the $10k to spend on nice hotels etc over two weeks in Europe than splurging it on a 24 hour flight. Or hire a Porsche for a week

Himself trots this reasoning out every time we book flights away, but then he never does the big spend at the destination!

Our last trip to UK in October, we went Business with Emirates. It was our 20th anniversary.

Himself was overheard saying he enjoyed it very much and would do it again.

Now I just have to get it in writing.

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