Wild-Ass Plans
For the last several years, I have navigated my life around what I like to call 'Wild-Ass Plans.' A WAP is a goal, a plan, that doesn't have to be spectacular, just something you want to accomplish. One should always be there, somewhere on a back burner. Anything from starting a family, making a expensive but meaningful purchase, to going back to school or traveling to a new and exciting place. I firmly believe these things are essential to a meaningful life. They have helped me be decisive on big things, helped me to be frugal, and helped me to strive toward a purpose driven life. The first and my favorite step of a WAP is to always say yes. Despite what your friends, family, or colleagues say, if you want something- go out and get it. If someone questions your plan and your instinctive answer is "Why not?" then you are well on your way. All you may need is a little spark in your mind. A little idea that becomes a (healthy) obsession. Yes is...