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How many have long term goals? I was chatting with a friend (61) recently and asked where he wanted to be in five years. He said he has no goals and blamed it on a failed marriage. This is a mindset I totally don't understand. How do you know where you are going if you haven't set a destination. For example, my goal is to be in the best shape of my life maintained by hiking and biking with friends. To be with someone who makes me laugh and I am compatible with physically, and to travel, continue learning and making new friends. How about you? Taking it a day at a time or do you have set goals you are working toward? This is especially directed at the over 60 crowd? Does retirement mean no goals are needed?

Redbud 5 Apr 4
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up until now all my goals have been short term. get thru each day mostly but maybe one or 2 that were about a month out.recently tho i put in motion the first step of my first long term goal. it will take at least a year 2 accomplish, but im on my way. first im doing all my surgeries ive been putting off, then i heal, then its time 2 look 4 a job, and then i plan on moving. one year may not b long term 2 some, but 4 me its the farthest ahead ive ever looked

Byrd Level 7 Apr 4, 2018
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When I go to interviews and they ask me where I see myself in five years, I usually just answer: “Alone, on the couch in my underwear, eating Bonbons and watching reruns of Friends.”

I honestly don’t see a future for me. I’ve lived under the assumption that I’ll probably be dead in the next five or so years... I’ve got so many crazy things going on with my health. I tend not to plan too far ahead.

I am sorry to hear about your health issues. You have a good sense of humor that is a gift. I wish you well! Katie

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