AskewLordFeb 20

Why is traveling such a big deal for people?

https://piefed.social/c/asklemmy/p/1797270/why-is-traveling-such-a-big-deal-for-people

Why is traveling such a big deal for people?

Disclosure: I've traveled and I've lived abroad in two different countries and been dozens of places outside of my 'home'. But I don't get this…

Show threadCorporal_Punishment

Because its about the experience.

Whatever you buy now, you won’t give a shit about in 5 years time. But you will remember the experiences.

Feb 20 at 11:39amWeb
Show threadSaveTheTuaHawkFeb 20
Counterpoint: buy a motorycle.
Show threadliuther9Feb 20
Go to bjj classes, that is also a new experience
Show threadEndlessNightmareFeb 21
Whatever I buy now has a good chance of improving my day-to-day life.
Show threadCorporal_PunishmentFeb 21

I’m not saying buying things can’t improve your life.

I’m saying if you’ve got the financial freedom and you have a choice between an experience or a thing, personally I’d choose the experience

Show threadEndlessNightmareFeb 21
I’ve thought about this a bit and think it comes down to mental wiring. Some people focus more on “peak” experiences, while others focus on average day-to-day life.