Progress is never standing still. The rolling stone gathers no moss. If you’re not moving forward, you’re moving backwards.
That last one takes a minute to figure out, but in effect says that everyone else is moving forward, why aren’t you? Are you a looser?
I’m not sure how much of this is driven by marketing and consumerism. Although I know it’s nice to get new stuff every once in a while.
Yet when it comes to homes, I believe more and more people are starting to figure out size isn’t where it’s at.
Smart can be defined, and it will be, in many different ways. Each person has an idea what smart is. For some smart is – don’t spend too much and be house poor. For another, it may be – live close to where you work or play. Really smart is living close to both work and play.
Some think smart is having the right options in a house. Such as:
- Durable finishes
- Innovative design
- Eco friendly appliances
- Utilize renewable energy resources
- Creature comforts
Don’t fool yourself, these things are not cheap. The idea here is not live in a mud shack, but rather than buying new and buying bigger, buy better. You will get way more out of it.
Forget the big treadmill. Someone will always have a bigger house than you. You can’t keep up.
Play a different game. A game where you set the rules. You’ll win.
