Author Topic: Life Planning Advice From steve dave (Read 8505 times)

steve dave · « **on:** April 25, 2013, 11:45:10 AM »

So, as most of you know I am a life planner by trade. In this thread you can ask me questions and I will direct you in your life. The questions can be about anything but I won't promise to answer them all.

The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep · « **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2013, 11:47:02 AM »

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 25, 2013, 11:47:42 AM »

How much water do I REALLY need to drink a day?

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 25, 2013, 11:50:40 AM »

I recently turned 30. What are 2 achievable goals I should set for myself to achieve before I hit 40?

michigancat · « **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2013, 11:55:44 AM »

steve, I thought about going to the late Marty Stuart & Superlatives show in Oakland last night but didn't. Did I make a mistake?

puniraptor · « **Reply #5 on:** April 25, 2013, 11:58:15 AM »

what should I do

steve dave · « **Reply #6 on:** April 25, 2013, 01:21:34 PM »

Quote from: CartierFor3 on April 25, 2013, 11:47:42 AM

How much water do I REALLY need to drink a day?

drink if you're thirsty. don't need more than that.

steve dave · « **Reply #7 on:** April 25, 2013, 01:22:24 PM »

Quote from: CartierFor3 on April 25, 2013, 11:50:40 AM

I recently turned 30. What are 2 achievable goals I should set for myself to achieve before I hit 40?

visit all continents other than Antarctica. do something very difficult that benefits someone other than yourself.

steve dave · « **Reply #8 on:** April 25, 2013, 01:22:49 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on April 25, 2013, 11:55:44 AM

steve, I thought about going to the late Marty Stuart & Superlatives show in Oakland last night but didn't. Did I make a mistake?

no

Mrs. Gooch · « **Reply #9 on:** April 25, 2013, 01:23:08 PM »

Pretty sure I am going to get Alzheimer's based on family history, so do I really need to plan for retirement? I mean I'm not going to know what's go on anyway.

steve dave · « **Reply #10 on:** April 25, 2013, 01:23:24 PM »

Quote from: puniraptor on April 25, 2013, 11:58:15 AM

what should I do

make a spreadsheet planning out your credit card strategy....then travel

puniraptor · « **Reply #11 on:** April 25, 2013, 01:23:39 PM »

Quote from: steve dave on April 25, 2013, 01:22:24 PM

Quote from: CartierFor3 on April 25, 2013, 11:50:40 AM
I recently turned 30. What are 2 achievable goals I should set for myself to achieve before I hit 40?

visit all continents other than Antarctica. do something very difficult that benefits someone other than yourself.

wow I thought this was a joke, but you are a legit life planner

steve dave · « **Reply #12 on:** April 25, 2013, 01:24:25 PM »

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 25, 2013, 01:23:08 PM

Pretty sure I am going to get Alzheimer's based on family history, so do I really need to plan for retirement? I mean I'm not going to know what's go on anyway.

you should anyway. you could just be one medical advancement away. also, take fish oil daily.

puniraptor · « **Reply #13 on:** April 25, 2013, 01:25:18 PM »

Quote from: steve dave on April 25, 2013, 01:24:25 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 25, 2013, 01:23:08 PM
Pretty sure I am going to get Alzheimer's based on family history, so do I really need to plan for retirement? I mean I'm not going to know what's go on anyway.

you should anyway. you could just be one medical advancement away. also, take fish oil daily.

also you don't want your kids and family to be financially responsible for your care

JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross · « **Reply #14 on:** April 25, 2013, 01:25:46 PM »

What, in your opinion, is the optimal age to get married? How long after being married should you wait to have kids? How many days should I binge per week?

yoga-like_abana · « **Reply #15 on:** April 25, 2013, 01:26:15 PM »

Quote from: steve dave on April 25, 2013, 01:23:24 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on April 25, 2013, 11:58:15 AM
what should I do

make a spreadsheet planning out your credit card strategy....then travel

best way to get really good at excelly type stuff

steve dave · « **Reply #16 on:** April 25, 2013, 01:26:56 PM »

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on April 25, 2013, 01:25:46 PM

What, in your opinion, is the optimal age to get married? How long after being married should you wait to have kids? How many days should I binge per week?

there is no optimal age/waiting period for marriage/kids independant of thousands of other factors. 3 days.

puniraptor · « **Reply #17 on:** April 25, 2013, 01:27:04 PM »

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on April 25, 2013, 01:26:15 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 25, 2013, 01:23:24 PM
Quote from: puniraptor on April 25, 2013, 11:58:15 AM
what should I do

make a spreadsheet planning out your credit card strategy....then travel
best way to get really good at excelly type stuff

alright im gonna do it

Mrs. Gooch · « **Reply #18 on:** April 25, 2013, 01:27:46 PM »

Quote from: puniraptor on April 25, 2013, 01:25:18 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 25, 2013, 01:24:25 PM
Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 25, 2013, 01:23:08 PM
Pretty sure I am going to get Alzheimer's based on family history, so do I really need to plan for retirement? I mean I'm not going to know what's go on anyway.

you should anyway. you could just be one medical advancement away. also, take fish oil daily.

also you don't want your kids and family to be financially responsible for your care

No kids and Gooch is probably gonna die before me.

j-dub · « **Reply #19 on:** April 25, 2013, 01:27:53 PM »

should i move to colorado? how soon?

Boom Roasted · « **Reply #20 on:** April 25, 2013, 01:28:06 PM »

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on April 25, 2013, 01:25:46 PM

What, in your opinion, is the optimal age to get married? How long after being married should you wait to have kids? How many days should I binge per week?

Add on to this- At what age is binging 3 nights a week no longer OK? 2 nights? Or is it based on other factors like getting married or having kids?

SabiNation · « **Reply #21 on:** April 25, 2013, 01:28:13 PM »

Steve D, I'm considering taking out a loan for a new car but my current car runs well enough (about 75% of the time) and I also want to save. What should i do thx

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 25, 2013, 01:28:17 PM »

I'm bored these days. What's next for me, SD? I'm trying to drink less and smoke less and kick ass at this new job opportunity. But i'm kinda lost, you know?

steve dave · « **Reply #23 on:** April 25, 2013, 01:28:46 PM »

Quote from: j-dub on April 25, 2013, 01:27:53 PM

should i move to colorado? how soon?

I can't answer either of those without knowing thousands of other things about you.

steve dave · « **Reply #24 on:** April 25, 2013, 01:29:25 PM »

Quote from: SabiNation on April 25, 2013, 01:28:13 PM

Steve D, I'm considering taking out a loan for a new car but my current car runs well enough (about 75% of the time) and I also want to save. What should i do thx

will a new car make you happier than saving the money?