But you do have a chance to experience other cultures, meet different types of people, and broaden your mind and opinions. Not everyone is the same and having the oppotunity to travel did a lot for me. It was appreciating everything I have here in the US when compared to the poverty I've seen travelling.
Also you learn greater compassion sometimes. I tend to agree about saving money, but all the money in the world won't save you when you have to die. And there is more to life than money.
Would you have the same view if at 32 you were diagnosed with cancer? I think perspectives about appreciating your family and health become imperative. Saving money is great, but so is appreciating the time you have on earth. And so is contributing to society.
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