great outlook on real life laz! took full retirement just a few years ago but have never been busier...or happier. was in my early 30’s when I briefly dated a woman from an uber rich family who told me something I have never ever forgotten and set the tone for the rest of my life...”Money is only important if you haven’t got enough of it”. most of my friends at the time thought her pompous or an elitist but I understood the import right away. IF one has enough money to pay for the needs of life then money is no longer the most important aspect of life leaving one free to explore other aspects of life. that one single statement changed my life! not rich by a long shot but we have everything we need and enough of what we want to make our lives a joyous occasion every single day! good to know other folks think the same way. “live long and prosper” is more than just a Vulcan greeting...it’s a way of life.
4 questions in Retirement if you managed to retire wealthy
1. Where do you want to live?
2. Where do you want to go?
3. What do you want to do?
4. What do you want to buy?
I did 1 and 4(stereo and soon a car). I thought I would go back to work but that didn’t pan out but I also didn’t need the money. I could not justify the wear and tear considering I am not spending the money that I have.