I have been attempting this. I find this goal one of the most difficult. The main reason for this is, quite simply, that I am a 15 year old American living in an upper-middle class family. It’s natural for me to take things for granted when I get everything handed to me from parents, my country etc. I am going to really try to change this. I think that it will give me a better outlook on life. I’ve travelled more than most people my age, so I know how people in other countries live. The ones that I have been to though are some of the richer nations in the world, so the experience was not all that different from being at home in terms of living quality. Hopefully I will be able to think more about what I have on a regular basis. I’m also planning on joining the peace corps after college. So, although a few years away, I think that that will help too.