My personal problem with the stock market is thinking about the future. Inevitably, the following thoughts have always come up: "at some point" "when my portfolio is big enough, then..." "in a few years". But the future doesn't even exist. What about in 20 years? What about in 10? How realistic are projections of life in the future? Will I still be fit enough to pursue my passion in 20 years' time?

The most critical thing I ever read on this platform was a question from a user asking whether he should spend money on a vacation, as it could also be invested in the future.

Personally, I can only take the middle way and always try to live in the here and now and experience moments consciously. The only thing we have is the here and now. In the event of a long and healthy life, the deposit would then be the safeguard for the future.

We are currently doing 600 km across the Alps. From Innsbruck via the Brenner Pass, Brixen, Bolzano, Trento to Lake Garda and back. All by bike plus luggage. As we are in the finance bubble here, are there certainly one or two bikers on getquin? If so, what are your plans?

Let's take a hypothetical look...

Opinions !?

My thanks for inspiration and ideas go above all to :

@Simpson

@Tenbagger2024

@Hotte1909

Also to Traderfox, the old-school reading of the Stuttgarter Aktienbrief and boerse.de

After years of ups and downs, I have my first million in my pocket. I used to think this moment would feel completely different. Bigger. More emotional. Somehow life-changing.

But when it builds up slowly over years, the moment comes more quietly than expected. In the end, it's just a number on a screen. The real rollercoaster rides were the doubts, the setbacks, the mistakes and the patience in between.

And yet I know that emotions will continue to run wild in the coming years. Because uncertainty doesn't simply disappear as your wealth grows - it just takes on different dimensions.

Hey guys, I just wanted to remind you that you have to treat yourself once in a while, after all, you only live once!

Many people here are completely invested, live almost at subsistence level and hardly treat themselves to anything.

But you should treat yourself and not invest every cent, especially young people.

I know you all want to get rich and lead a chilled life in old age, but think about now and today. Money comes back, great memories don't.

To cut a long story short, yesterday I signed a purchase contract for a semi-converted campervan and will be picking it up next week.

There's still a lot to do but it's perfect for us as we don't quite have the time to work on it for weeks/months but we can still contribute our know-how and personal touch for a few days.

17.500,00€ and another planned 2500€ for the final finishing are planned.

An investment that won't (or at least shouldn't) increase in value like on the stock market, but represents an investment in quality of life for us and our 3 animals.

Since we often had to leave our two dogs and the cat for vacations, we have solved this "problem" and can travel throughout Europe without major costs and enjoy the world 🥰

Have a great week and don't always just think about investing ❤️

Ps:

The price of oil can now drop again 😁