What you would like to accomplish before you pass away?

RaniDart70 said
very true ...prolly why my mom always says "its not about getting what you want but wanting what you have"
but your perspective is from someone who has already accomplished a lot ....what about us who are just starting out......i dont have any kids.....im just in my years now to become a mom. i have a Masters degree in Political Science ...and now that i look back i didnt even want it...i did it bcoz my dad told me to. my real goals are in the auto industry. i feel kinda bad now that you said "materialistic" bcoz your right thats not what its all about ....but isnt it good to shoot for the stars also if you have not really accomplished much yet?

You are right. I am speaking for those of us who are a little older. But if you who are younger realize that it isn't all about "keeping up to the Jones' ", then you won't be chasing the "materialistic" values we all seem to hold so high. Absolutely aim for the stars. As I said,I have succeeded in my career. I have attained a home. They are both good, but I guarantee you that raising my children successfully is far more gratifying, now that I'm there and realize it. You are young, go for it. But don't lose track of what really matters, family, friends and being truly whom you are. :D