You only live once, so when prime opportunities arise take control and do them. I tried living under the radar and save and invest as much money as possible, so that later on I would be well off. I found that life can become bland and boring. My girl started to get me to go out and I finally realized that life needs to be used, going out never hurts and it can make many people more happy in life. So while on your quest to be financially free, never forget to hope the ones you love close and see that they are the reason you are doing what your doing. Spend more family nights out rather then pouring over the next big investment.