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Ron’s Mission Statement
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Seek joy by doing things, not having things.
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Live in a comfortable home with minimal maintenance and maximum protection from climate change.
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Give time to others, to see how much good I can do even as my energy decreases.
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Be generous with myself – occasionally and responsibly – by splurging on once-in-a-lifetime experiences with the people I love most.
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Have money left over so I’m not a burden to any of them.