This morning I dreamed that I played tennis with Thambisamy. It was a competitive game. Then when there were 2 more points to finish we took a break. I went to take a nap.
When it was time to continue, it was already dark. I passed through a ball picker who used deflated balls for his players to play.
As I was walking to my court, I realized I was carrying overripe citrus fruits as tennis balls. My court was at the far end. There was no light. There was no Thambisamy either.
I then decided to head home but I forgot where I placed the cover of my racket. I went looking at the tennis court in the dark. It was a bit scary.
Then I remember saying, "You must face what you fear."
With that I woke up.
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I decided to talk to you as if you are a girl and you are still my wife. I realized there are multiple benefits by talking to a third party instead of talking to myself alone.
For example the posting of
Road to Health and Happiness cannot be created if I am in isolation.
So I don't care who you are Sarah, as far as I'm concern you are a positive impact in my life. As I mentioned before, I will keep on writing to you even long after you stop visiting this blog.
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OK, keep sticking to the knitting.
Now I am 90 kg. I am going for 30 kg less. This is the key:
Increase Basal Metabolic Rate by exercising minimum 30 minutes a day.
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Somehow I feel liberated not having to deal so intensely with Els. That means I am my own man again.
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Suddenly my thought flashed when I was running SJ&A. Boy I'm glad I no longer have a business. When times are good the business is a boon but when there is an economic downturn, the business owner will be shivering. Having to pay employees salaries is a nightmare.
Nowadays I am totally free from the drudgery of running the hamster wheel. I basically can do what I like. What a life... What a life...
So what does life amounts to? Well if you take out working, basically life comprise of:
- Sleep
- Sweat
- Think
- Eat
- Repeat
When you are on retirement, you don't need much money; especially when you have a purse that never run out of money.
Of course you cap your expenses to food and fuel. This is the variable costs. Minus that I spend less than RM100 a month on incidentals.
All the fixed costs are taken care by the savings.
Bi[d] ticket items are paid for by the interest earned f[or] the Unit Trust.
Most importantly, no financial blunder.
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I also relinquished all form of ownership. No house and no car. That means no debt. No debt means no worries. No worries mean no stress.
I need to keep the model simple. No unnecessary buying. The interest earned is enough for me to buy things I need to maintain my livelihood.
"When I go *[] the market I am delighted to find that there are so many things I don't need." - Socrates.
* So Sarah, you are a frugal type. I like that very much.
You know Sarah, this may sound like a cliche but truly, less is more. I intend to apply that in food too.
I will get thin. 30 kg thinner. First rule is 16/8 Intermittent Fasting. Next is LCHF. Finally eat oats at night.
The formula for health and happiness is:
18/1/19 The Red Formula So I am talking about getting rid of the 3 Cs by tackling the SS through 16/8 LCHF and sweating am/pm.
Add that with sleep early and wake up early.
You know what Sarah, fuck the marathon. I do brisk walking first. Then I run 5 km every other day. Other days I do elliptical.
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I will keep repeating the same stuff. Stick to the knitting until I produce the desired outcome; which is losing 30 kg.
One thing about me Sarah is money doesn't motivate me. I need just enough to stay afloat but money itself doesn't define my worth.
Now health is paramount. That is why I am worried now I have inflammation. To get rid of that I need to lose weight. To lose weight I need to watch what I eat. To do that I got to withstand hunger.
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I have nothing else to offer. I don't desire much either. Hence, I just maintain a steady balance of sleep, sweat, think. eat, repeat.
I have no desire for:
- Fancy food
- Fancy Car
- Fancy Clothes
- Unnecessary Gadgets
- Far away vacations
- Vices
The majority is always wrong. Don't bother to fit in. This is the sweet spot of living. Keep everything at the minimum.
The purpose of thinking is to stop thinking (unconscious competence).
Don't think, just do.
The majority (97%) is always wrong.
I had reached my objective in living.
So Sarah, I am right in making my scope small.
Top 3 Marcus Aurelius quotes:
This too is a perspective.
Remember this when you are angry.
Always, always think positive.
I just be who I am.
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So there you have it;
- Do not follow the majority
- Be a minimalist to be happy
- Everything is just opinion and perspective
- Be mindful of the consequences of anger
- Happiness is the quality of the thoughts
- The best revenge is not to be an asshole
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That should do it. A knowledge repository for the day. I am completely satisfied with my effort. It seems that Marcus and I are thinking along the same line.
Still, whenever I have the opportunity, I am here to do thought invasion.
“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”
― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
This is another profound quote. Imagine this guy can conceive all these ideas 2 thousand years ago. Amazing indeed are the Ancient Greeks.
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