25 small achievements in life that made people feel like they are doing life right
Those who faced an uphill battle in their youth know how significant and fulfilling simple achievements are in their lives.
The definition of luxury varies from person to person. For many, living in a mansion and owning private jets may be a luxury. But for others, having a comfortable abode rigged with essential equipment seems like a luxury. So, when one makes even a simple achievement they dreamed of when they were young, it becomes a huge deal and a core memory in their lives. Kevin Lee, an entrepreneur—who goes by @kevinleeme on X (previously Twitter)—shared about his childhood dream of buying one of those fridges with ice dispensers on the platform.
"Now, I finally have one and I feel so lucky every time I get ice for my water. It's a simple pleasure and it helps me realize I don't need much to be happy," Lee posted. He then asked people, "What's your dumb 'made it' dream that you finally accomplished?" and the comments that poured in were absolutely wholesome. Here are 25 little achievements that made people feel like they made it.
1. Ordering appetizers
Such an awesome, specific example. Mine was to be able to order appetizers at a restaurant
— Ramit Sethi (@ramit) January 12, 2024
2. The splendor of New York City
Mine is just walking the streets of NYC which I dreamed while I was kid in India
— Justin Andrews (@AndrewsJustin) January 12, 2024
3. Museum cafe
Eat at the museum cafe 😂 and not carry food because the museum cafe was too expensive
— Nyla Worker (@nyla_worker) January 13, 2024
4. Outdoor pools
Live in a building with an outdoor pool. Growing up in Chicago, I never had easy access to an outdoor pool, public or private.
— Evan Cohen (@evvcohen) January 12, 2024
I finally made it happen in 2022. Every time I use it I feel immense gratitude and pride. pic.twitter.com/b6s37k60fE
5. Single-colored car
My dumb dream was to have a Car that was ALL ONE COLOR.
— Steve Rolle (@SteveSMR722) January 13, 2024
We were dirt poor and drove a ‘91 dodge caravan that was blue but one of the doors fell off so we got a RED passenger door.
So embarrassed to show up to Highschool with that.
I was proud to get my first Chevy - all blue!
6. Good speakers
Having a speaker in every room in the house.
— Melon-choly (@tickle_me_not) January 13, 2024
I LOVE music, and have always wanted good speakers wherever I go in the house.
Although I don’t yet have a multi-room audio system, I now have a mix of speakers throughout the house, in addition to a bunch of headphones.
7. Worry-free grocery shopping
When grocery shopping:
— Josh Garofalo (@swaycopy) January 12, 2024
- No flyers
- No coupons
- No looking at prices
Just buying the food I want.
8. Afford nice restaurants
For me my goal was to be able to get the check in a restaurant
— TCB (@THORmaximalist) January 13, 2024
My parents never ever ate in restaurants, they had other financial priorities
In my early 20s I had a few older friends that brought me to places I couldn’t afford and always took the check
Today it’s my turn
9. A garage
A garage. I wasn't aware of this for years. I just took shoveling the car for granted. My heart leaps a little every time I drive out onto the frozen wastes of NY in a warm car without a trace of snow on the roof.
— nmcdnyc (@nmcdnyc) January 13, 2024
10. Centralized air conditioning
Honestly, having central air and heat is something I appreciate every day. My house is cozy and I love it! When I was a kid we had a freezing house in winter heated mainly with a wood stove - and we had no A/C!
— Danielle Heskett (@Indianataxpros) January 13, 2024
11. Shiny wrapping paper
The first Christmas I had my own kids, I bought the shiny, metallic wrapping paper instead of plain Christmas paper. Growing up I always wanted the shiny paper, but Mom said it was too expensive.
— Laurie is writing again! (@lurioosi) January 13, 2024
12. A new mattress
When I bought my first bed mattress that wasn’t used / worn
— Nicole Crowell ➡️ Performance Creative Strategist (@NicoleCrowell00) January 13, 2024
13. Hotel mini bar
Using a hotel minibar without the fear that I would bankrupt my family.
— Ash Rust (@AshRust) January 13, 2024
14. Pringles
Pringles used to be very expensive. Since they were imported from outside the country.
— komal 🤸🏽♀️ (@komal_42) January 13, 2024
I feel very rich whenever I buy pringles now
15. iPhone
when the FIRST iPhone commercial just aired I told myself I’d NEVER have THAT
— adam 🏕️ (@adamviaja) January 13, 2024
It was just unreasonable to think my family would ever be able to buy something like that
Years later I’m sending this post 🙏🏼
16. Ordering expensive items on the menu
As a kid, I would select the least expensive option on the menu, even if I didn’t like it or it wasn’t filling, because I was always worried about how much my parents were spending. Now, I’m exploring options & discovering what I like based on my taste as opposed to the price
— Wade Edwards-Green (@w_edwardsgreen) January 13, 2024
17. Bluetooth stereo
18. Cashews
My parent’s buying cashews. Now I have a giant jar of cashews in the kitchen at all times!
— Tom Holmes (@THolmsie) January 13, 2024
19. Hiring a taxi
Not feeling guilty about taking a taxi/uber over the subway when I’m in NYC
— Meesh G (@mgee081) January 13, 2024
20. High-end computer
Mine was to buy the highest spec computer that I wanted without worrying about price. Done. ✅
— Daniel Tenner (@swombat) January 13, 2024
21. Toilet paper
The simplest one, luxury toilet paper 😁
— 🌋 (@EvrybodynthrMom) January 13, 2024
Lots of other things since then, but being master of my own time is probably the most meaningful.
22. Travel
To be able to afford to travel and see the world... and I still think a bit of travel+food is the best tlc !
— DigitalBajirao (@BajiraoDigital) January 13, 2024
23. Pillows and sheets
Expensive pillows that hold shape and bamboo sheets
— ZENZERO (@TslaftwEli) January 13, 2024
I sleep so well now
24. Pedicures
Watching TV as a little girl and seeing women in movies get pedicures at swanky Los Angeles nail salons with mimosas or champagne in hand and now being fortunate to be one of them. 🥺🥺❤️
— Isha Thorpe (@IshaThorpe) January 13, 2024
25. Disney Land
Watching Disney World commercials as a kids knowing better than to ask my parents if we could go. My kids have been to Disney World/Land so many times now.
— 彼得·莫拉莱斯 (@ArrestedAustin) January 13, 2024
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