Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life

by Bill Perkins

Unlike school years and round-trip vacations, the end points of most periods in our lives come and go without much fanfare. The periods may overlap, but sooner or later each one comes to an end.

they are talking about working to make a living to pay the bills and, as a result, missing “their children’s youth and their partner’s companionship.”

Now, you already know some of my answers to this question: Invest in experiences that yield long-lasting memories, always bear in mind that everyone’s health declines with age, give your money to your

children before you die instead of saving for their inheritance, and learn to balance current enjoyment with later gratification.

But remember that your goal isn’t to maximize wealth but rather to maximize your life experiences. That’s a big turnabout for most people.