"So, do you think you can tell..?" :-) It is I believe a generational thing. Our parents were told to "work hard" and at some point that made sense, I'm more of a believer in "work smart" and also looking around and seeing what you have and whether you are content with it or not. It's YOU that matters and not the people around you. Jerry Seinfeld once admitted that he has 32 Porsches (one for each day of the month) and one reporter asked him: "Hey Jerry, do you really need 32 Porsches?" He said: "Of course not, I just love those darn things" I mean, he wasn't happy when he got 12 or 14 of them, his goal was 32, so he got there and he is OK with it. Some people need 32 Porshes, some people need a chair and a few books to read. To each his own. I don't think I understand the word retire either, retire and then what? "Find something you love and you will never work a day in your life" is another pretty solid cliche that actually works. I do not see myself retiring at any point in my life. Your Father never really retired either, he just changed jobs...lol It is one thing to be able to pay your bills and be comfortable and another to keep up with the Joneses. Both of my GrandDads were farmers, they were never rich but somehow they always got money and always were happy (relatively, they always find a way to bitch about something). I always looked up to them and thought, I wanna be like them when I grow up. There is no finish line ( I mean there is, we die eventually) just live your life like it is your last day and dance like no one is watching...lol (well, ok, we know you can't dance :-)) . Bitcoin gives you comfort, you have stash on the side and you know you can use it if need be, but probably never will. As far as eastern minds are concerned, I think they are onto something. Breathe, watch the sunrise, smell the coffee and enjoy life. Have a smile, have fun while you at it, no one is getting out alive anyway....lol