Comments on: Finding the Good Life https://jdawgjourneys.com/2015/10/finding-the-good-life/ A Journal of Travel Adventures Sun, 06 Mar 2016 17:23:31 +0000 hourly 1 By: J. Dawg https://jdawgjourneys.com/2015/10/finding-the-good-life/#comment-1189 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 17:23:31 +0000 http://jdawgjourneys.com/?p=2576#comment-1189 In reply to Colton.

Colton,
Thanks for reading my blog. Wow – what a great question! One’s life is many times chartered by the things we say Yes to. It’s also about taking risks. For me, before I had kids, I was very content and focused on starting a career. I loved the type of work I was doing and didn’t even think about taking time off to travel. If I could go back and re-do things, I won’t change much at all. It was my dream to get the work stuff out of the way, build financial independence, and then retire early while I was still young enough to be active. I retired at 54 and I sort of wish I had done it at 52, but no sooner than that. If you have a desire to travel now, it will probably gnaw at you until you “scratch that itch” so to speak. Just be aware – RV travel is like kissing a beautiful woman. Once you start, it will be tough to stop. Good luck.
J. Dawg

]]> By: Colton https://jdawgjourneys.com/2015/10/finding-the-good-life/#comment-1188 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 00:15:15 +0000 http://jdawgjourneys.com/?p=2576#comment-1188 Thanks so much for spreading the good word! I have a unique question. If you could go back say 20-25 years and have the opportunity to take a year off before you had children and spend a year on the road RVing, would you? I’ve worked hard the last 17 years. I don’t have a family. I met a special woman. I’m considering hitting the road with her now vs. later. It’s within my means. I wouldn’t be over-extending myself, but obviously an RV is a depreciating asset. I’m very practical and business minded. It doesn’t seem like the best investment as I’d probably need to rebuild certain aspects of my business if I left, however I think it could change my perspective on life. I’d be grateful for your insight. I’m going to continuing reading your posts. Thank you again!

]]> By: J. Dawg https://jdawgjourneys.com/2015/10/finding-the-good-life/#comment-1075 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 18:05:26 +0000 http://jdawgjourneys.com/?p=2576#comment-1075 In reply to Sheryl Osgood.

Thanks for reading and I appreciate your feedback.

]]> By: Sheryl Osgood https://jdawgjourneys.com/2015/10/finding-the-good-life/#comment-1074 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 17:17:25 +0000 http://jdawgjourneys.com/?p=2576#comment-1074 I have enjoyed reading and following your blog for about 6 months now. I have not retired, but traveled for 1.5 years as a travel therapist. Recently, a family crisis brought me back to the hometown, but I really appreciated this post, as it reminds me that I should be able to get back out onto the road someday. I travel with my husband and our two 70# dogs ~ which can be an adventure in itself. Congrats on the recovery and being able to continue your dream !
Happy Adventuring !!

]]> By: kim https://jdawgjourneys.com/2015/10/finding-the-good-life/#comment-1070 Sat, 24 Oct 2015 14:52:13 +0000 http://jdawgjourneys.com/?p=2576#comment-1070 Exactly!!!!

]]> By: J. Dawg https://jdawgjourneys.com/2015/10/finding-the-good-life/#comment-1069 Sat, 24 Oct 2015 12:21:39 +0000 http://jdawgjourneys.com/?p=2576#comment-1069 In reply to Roger Bohnke.

Congrats on getting to retire!

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