Thanks for sharing Emerson’s quote with me! I never read that before, so it was good for thought for me.

What you have written reminds me of the Costa Rica phrase plan de vida, which is similar to the Japanese concept of ikigai. They both mean “life purpose” - which is something that I grapple with (maybe like you) as I grow older. What am I put on this earth for? What is my unique contribution to the world? How do I want to be remembered after my death? I agree that taking on the role of a vagabond traveller will make it harder for one to live his life purpose. Thanks for reminding me of that.

I like how you have concrete figures for your goal. $100k drop in mortgage is a hell lot. I wish you all the best!