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Still going through it but it seems manageable now. Exercise and meditation didn't work. Exercise almost daily anyways. Here is my story: 1. Realizing that I

Still going through it but it seems manageable now. Exercise and meditation didn't work. Exercise almost daily anyways. Here is my story: 1. Realizing that I m going through midlife crisis and it is a normal thing. 2. Giving into some minor temptations like smoking or drinking too much. Could have spiraled down but had some strict rules like doing it only socially and taking Uber. 3. Changing job, buying a new car, etc 4. Realizing none of above would help unless I go for what I really want, which while not clear but is along the lines of new career, adventures, less responsibility, sell home, move to smaller apartment, move abroad, be a student again. 5. Realizing even if I risk it all and do the above, I may still not be happy. 6. Accepting that my current responsibilities (family) is above me and provide for them. 7. Playing lotto and risky option trades in the hope of making enough to secure my family’s future. (Very small portion, not risking their family's future) 8. Waiting

markus_zhang 4y ago
Thanks for sharing your experience! 1. Yes I think I have realized that and acknowledged whatever I do it's going to live with me for a large portion of my life. 2. I think I might indulge myself with some hobbies and spending. Fortunately my wife is generally fine with my hobby spending. 3. I changed job and got a raise this year, not sure if it helped though. 4. You nailed it! I'm doing a lot of things, but I still feel lost. What do I want? I seem to be able to name at least 10 items that I want, but do I really? I guess at least one or two of those items still hold true under such inquiry though. 5. Could be true, time will tell. Maybe life from now on lives on uncertainty and we just have to get used to it. 6. True for me too, although I struggled occasionally. 7. Interesting. I also considered betting on OOM options because somehow every years there are a few chances that some of them get a huge win. Not going to say it's easy, but the point is to give myself a bit of excitement and hope. 8. Waiting too.

markus_zhang 4y ago

Thanks for sharing your experience! 1. Yes I think I have realized that and acknowledged whatever I do it's going to live with me for a large portion of my life. 2. I think I might indulge myself with some hobbies and spending. Fortunately my wife is generally fine with my hobby spending. 3. I changed job and got a raise this year, not sure if it helped though. 4. You nailed it! I'm doing a lot of things, but I still feel lost. What do I want? I seem to be able to name at least 10 items that I want, but do I really? I guess at least one or two of those items still hold true under such inquiry though. 5. Could be true, time will tell. Maybe life from now on lives on uncertainty and we just have to get used to it. 6. True for me too, although I struggled occasionally. 7. Interesting. I also considered betting on OOM options because somehow every years there are a few chances that some of them get a huge win. Not going to say it's easy, but the point is to give myself a bit of excitement and hope. 8. Waiting too.