how do you look yourself in next 5-10 year time

[Uniqlo1788]

am reaching 30 in few year time, and whether for guys like me mid-20s-year-old, what you want to achieve in next 5 - 10 year time when reaching age of 30, what do you think by the age of 30 what is needed to achieve or own. 

 

1) own a house 

 

2) find a long term bf 

 

3) earn very first 1 million

 

4) earn 7-10k job

 

5) get a degree (local uni)

 

6) working as a high management post 

 

7) have alot of gay friend

 

8) get married 

 

9) buy car 

 

10) travel around the world

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[bigdanbeam]

Being happy is more important than any of the 10 stated above

[sayfirst]

Is that a dream you personally have or one that society created for you? 

[Uniqlo1788]

Just now, sayfirst said:

Is that a dream you personally have or one that society created for you? 

 i think both... because i don't have one of those i mention, can say im jealous lo.. and.... wanna achieve but don't know how to 

[onlylonely]

Before 30, i cleared a few...

 

1) own a house - small apartment

 

2) find a long term bf - any takers?

 

3) earn very first 1 million - WIP

 

4) earn 7-10k job - almost there

 

5) get a degree (local uni) - Achieved

 

6) working as a high management post - working towards it

 

7) have alot of gay friend - not a priority

 

8) get married - ????

 

9) buy car - too ex

 

10) travel around the world - never enough

[Bumfuzzled]

I am currently 23. What I think is achievable before 30 will probably be..
 

1) own a house 

 

2) find a long term bf 

 

3) earn very first 1 million 

 

4) earn 7-10k job

 

5) get a degree (local uni) maybe also a post graduate degree

 

6) working as a high management post 

 

7) have alot of gay friend

 

8) get married 

 

9) buy car 

 

10) travel around the world 

 

[darkflame]

I'm almost 30 so here are what I have achieved so far!

 

1) own a house - long long way, maybe never

 

2) find a long term bf - still ongoing

 

3) earn very first 1 million - far from it

 

4) earn 7-10k job - very far from it

 

5) get a degree (local uni) - not interested

 

6) working as a high management post - not interested

 

7) have alot of gay friend - more like downsizing the number

 

8) get married - mission failed

 

9) buy car - not interested

 

10) travel around the world - not very interested

[suckmegood]

On 3 July 2016 at 1:08 PM, bigdanbeam said:

Being happy is more important than any of the 10 stated above

 

this is probably the best reply. if u are not happy with your life, even if you earn $20k a month, it could fill the void in your soul. but, if you are happy with your life, $3k per month could probably be more than enough. 

[cutejack]

Age got nothing to do with achievement la.at the of 50 can go for degree, get a bf ,buy house or car etc etc.as long happy n healthy enough to fuck or get fucked.what sia...how high u achieve or how rich u bcome , have a good attitude.make sure ppl cry sincerely on yr funeral.

tats important to me.

[30yochinese]

3 years time, 

my parents will be 67 & i like to spend as much time as I can...with them coz i don't see myself staying here after i turn 40

 

5 years time, after getting a promotion to Manager...i hope to spend time volunteering youth-at-risk as their mentor

 

Also hope 5years from now, i hope to find a partner...don't need to cohabit...just a genuine loving relationship 

 

Fingers Crossed =) 

[keyboard]

I'm just going to throw some ideas around. Doesn't apply to myself.

 

1) a lot less clubbing and proper sleep

2) water

3) keeping cholesterol and blood pressure in check

4) your first colonscopy other than a dick in your butt

5) getting into an exercise regime

6) less sugar, less salt

7) doing household chores

8) going to the market

9) eating breakfast

 

haha. just a for fun list. not to scare anybody.

[solomondude]

Whats up with that checklist?

 

You may have a BF but years after, you lost feelings for him. Sex with same person gets boring after a year or two.

 

You may have a car, but you upkeep it like siao. Road tax, parking, petrol etc

 

You may bought a condo but your mortgage eats you up monthly.

 

You are well paid $100k pa, but time demand and stress is tough, affecting your other aspects in life.

 

You want a hot bod, but you have to give up gorging on food, watch diet closely and put in hours to exercise.

 

You want to have kids so you married a woman who will bear those for you. The shit goes on~

 

Every goal achieved means another compromised in some ways. Find the goals which you believe in and work for it. Dont be swayed by someone else Top 10 Things to Do before 30/40.

 

Edited July 10, 2016 by solomondude

[lonelyglobe]

to me the only thing every single got to do when reach 35, is to buy at least a 3 room hdb flat, the rest can wait

[Uniqlo1788]

13 minutes ago, solomondude said:

Whats up with that checklist?

 

You may have a BF but years after, you lost feelings for him. Sex with same person gets boring after a year or two.

 

You may have a car, but you upkeep it like siao. Road tax, parking, petrol etc

 

You may bought a condo but your mortgage eats you up monthly.

 

You are well paid $100k pa, but time demand and stress is tough, affecting your other aspects in life.

 

You want a hot bod, but you have to give up gorging on food, watch diet closely and put in hours to exercise.

 

You want to have kids so you married a woman who will bear those for you. The shit goes on~

 

Every goal achieved means another compromised in some ways. Find the goals which you believe in and work for it. Dont be swayed by someone else Top 10 Things to Do before 30/40.

 

 You are same age with me

[Fiacla]

On 7/3/2016 at 9:26 PM, Bumfuzzled said:

I am currently 23. What I think is achievable before 30 will probably be..
 

1) own a house 

 

2) find a long term bf 

 

3) earn very first 1 million 

 

4) earn 7-10k job

 

5) get a degree (local uni) maybe also a post graduate degree

 

6) working as a high management post 

 

7) have alot of gay friend

 

😎 get married 

 

9) buy car 

 

10) travel around the world 

 

Look like you doihng good after 10 years. cheers!

[MasterFitMalaySG4U]

Younger then my age, own business n able to venture globally, maintain my ripped bod n bodyfats, maintain Gold 🥇 IPPT reservist, train those who new or curious or need more experience be it fitness or sex, book with pictures, upgrade HDB or private if too much money & make more thru dividends/trade/bitcoins cautiously. 

[Steve5380]

On 7/3/2016 at 12:08 AM, bigdanbeam said:

Being happy is more important than any of the 10 stated above

 

I know that your idea has an universal appeal.  But I dare to differ. 

 

Being happy is the most important in later parts of our life.  It overcomes any failures, it makes up for any unfulfilled desires. 

 

What is the most important at 30 is to have laid down the foundation for a successful and happy life. Until then and maybe beyond, the ideology of deferred compensation is the best.  This foundation is the ability to make a good living,  hopefully with an university degree for a respectable profession, and a proper estimation of one's qualities for a strong self-esteem. 

[mp440028]

If I were to tell my 30yr old self what would be important when I turn 40 or 45, this would be the few:

- Getting my flat at 30yrs old was the best investment ever. By the time I reached 55 I paid it off and one less thing to worry at retirement.

- Tick off all the physical boxes, like run a marathon/trialathon, get a sixpack, pose naked for posterity. Once you get to 40, you will need double the effort to get there. I did my first of 8 marathons at 41 and it was tough. And no, I wasn't disciplined enough to get the sixpack.

- While you still can, work hard and invest well so that you can retire early and pursue you passions. 

- Relationships come and go. Do not get hung up on a break up. Everyone wants a mate for life, but most of the time it doesn't happen.

 

If you have to ask, I'm 56yrs, retired, pursuing my passions, and have a belly ☺️☺️

[Steve5380]

On 3/5/2024 at 4:36 PM, mp440028 said:

 

If you have to ask, I'm 56yrs, retired, pursuing my passions, and have a belly ☺️☺️

 

 

At 56 you are at an ideal age to plan and pursue an intelligent way to enjoy your retirement into very old age in good health.   Unless you like your belly, you can get on YouTube and learn about the modern ideas on how to easily attain a healthy, flexible metabolism with good insulin sensitivity, which automatically makes a belly untenable.  Combine this with some good weight, resistance exercising, easier to do than 8 marathons, and some steady intermittent fasting,  This will prevent most of the chronic illnesses to develop in body and mind,  and result in a successful life. 

[ERFAbangBear]

embracing entering the daddy era

[mike_amk]

At 21 I was in the army, my dad said that since I'm young and had hardly any financial commitments, to get a good endowment policy that will mature in 20years, with a payout of quarter mil.

 

After my masters, and in a good job at 30yrs, Dad got me another high returns endowment policy that would mature at age 45yrs. I was still living with my parents so hardly any living expenses as my dad paid for everything... but I've spent on good things for them. Happy days.

 

Next milestone at 38yrs started a biz with 3 friends, by 40yrs made a M$.

 

Thereafter the first policy matured , put the returns into high yield investments and into my biz, and bought my flat. Moved into my 5-room home.

 

Now widened my portfolio to include cryptocurrency. 

 

In semi retirement already  and have time to look after my elderly parent who now is frail with heart conditions.  

I crave nothing much externally, but volunteer my spare time to help the less privileged in society.

I have a good Spiritual life in the faith of my family,  so nothing shakes my foundations much. God has a place in my heart.

My pleasures are listening to good music, chatting with nice people... no bf yet.. but I feel good close friends are valuable in life as we age.

And I've invested in  home gym equipment,  that I'm working on as a DIY project .

 

When I reach 65yrs, I'll do a lease buyback for my flat, and continue living here, rent out the guest room so ill have company to chat with, then at 80yrs I'll employ a caregiver to look after me till the end.

Perhaps if a good plu friend decides to be my flatmate that would be the best outcome. 

 

Just a simple pragmatic  life plan without anything fussy. 

People first, then money, then things.

I feel that the media puts silly demands and turns things on its head.. so never crave the life of others... build yours and love it.

Cheers 🥂 Mike