What is the answer to wanting stuff?
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What is the answer to wanting stuff you can't have?
I really, really want a motorbike, and have done for some time, but it is never going to happen for various reasons.
(was an avid biker in an earlier life)
How do you get past the want? Just wait until the feeling goes away or find a way against all the odds?
Can't seem to shake it off.
First world problems *sigh*
I really, really want a motorbike, and have done for some time, but it is never going to happen for various reasons.
(was an avid biker in an earlier life)
How do you get past the want? Just wait until the feeling goes away or find a way against all the odds?
Can't seem to shake it off.
First world problems *sigh*
For me, the 'wanting' is often better than the 'having'. I'm so excited about something, researching it, tracking it down etc etc - then minutes, hours, days afterwards im thinking about the 'next' thing I need/want.
Actually understand the above has really helped me adjust my wanting 'stuff' and helped my focus on striving for more time and experiences than black shinny things. All very easily said mind. I still really want an RS6!
Besides, it's good to be driven...
Actually understand the above has really helped me adjust my wanting 'stuff' and helped my focus on striving for more time and experiences than black shinny things. All very easily said mind. I still really want an RS6!
Besides, it's good to be driven...
AudiSport said:
For me, the 'wanting' is often better than the 'having'. I'm so excited about something, researching it, tracking it down etc etc - then minutes, hours, days afterwards im thinking about the 'next' thing I need/want.
Wanting is better than having, yes... But you still need to get the thing you want so you can progress to the next thing...It gives you something to constantly drive you to work for as opposed to being content with wanting but not having.
There is wanting and there is dreaming...
..and there is self-limiting When you say "never going to happen", then you have the answer already. You have limited yourself. If you think about how to make it happen then you can come up with a plan to get there.
Obviously if wanting includes (say) a Bugatti Veyron, then you need to have a shot at being staggeringly rich, and if you are not there already, its tough to do, so I think of that as dreaming, like having a plan to win the lottery.
If wanting is ( say) a Focus RS for example, then its a desirable but attainable object. I would never suggest you stop wanting because at that stage you have really given up. Just plan to get it.
..and there is self-limiting When you say "never going to happen", then you have the answer already. You have limited yourself. If you think about how to make it happen then you can come up with a plan to get there.
Obviously if wanting includes (say) a Bugatti Veyron, then you need to have a shot at being staggeringly rich, and if you are not there already, its tough to do, so I think of that as dreaming, like having a plan to win the lottery.
If wanting is ( say) a Focus RS for example, then its a desirable but attainable object. I would never suggest you stop wanting because at that stage you have really given up. Just plan to get it.
CuckooInMyNest said:
I really, really want a motorbike, and have done for some time, but it is never going to happen for various reasons.
How good are the reasons?If it's money then buy a cheaper bike, save harder, compromise on something else etc.
If it's because you think you've used your nine lives up already and want to live a bit longer then remember that you've done it and enjoyed it then move on to the next thing.
Steve H (ex-biker and staying that way!)
CuckooInMyNest said:
AudiSport said:
For me, the 'wanting' is often better than the 'having'.
So true, why is this? Perhaps it is what caused Humans to spread across the world and continually strive for better weapons/tools etc.Bit deep, I only wanted a Honda 125
Does a 125 alone in the woods make any noise....or something. ..
I am very clear about what I need and what I want.
Take the humble car.
I NEED something that will get me around the country, will seat 5, and be reliable or easy to repair. A mk4 astra costing £600 would do this.
What I WANT is something faster, more comfortable, more "aspirational"
I justified the WANT via Man Maths.
Take the humble car.
I NEED something that will get me around the country, will seat 5, and be reliable or easy to repair. A mk4 astra costing £600 would do this.
What I WANT is something faster, more comfortable, more "aspirational"
I justified the WANT via Man Maths.
Well, maybe there's an alternative to buying/running a new bike...
1) Find someone with a bike
2) Do a deal with them to let you ride it occasionally to get back in the saddle/back up to speed
3) Then treat yourself once in a while to the odd bike track day, riding the organiser's bike/s
1) Find someone with a bike
2) Do a deal with them to let you ride it occasionally to get back in the saddle/back up to speed
3) Then treat yourself once in a while to the odd bike track day, riding the organiser's bike/s
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