We will always have a contribution to this life, this world, society, one another until the day we die. The U-Bend encourages us the best years are ahead after age 50 in terms of life satisfaction & overall well-being.
There is a movement to retire early called FIRE.
Basically the goal is to retire by age 50. I love the concept of planning, saving and living below our means. This is wise. My question is, what will those who retire at 50 do with their remaining years? People are living longer and studies on Happiness point towards community, quality of relationships, closeness and knowing we are cared for; all contributing to wellness, less mental deterioration, and longevity:
‘Close relationships, more than money or fame, are what keep people happy throughout their lives, the study revealed. Those ties protect people from life’s discontents, help to delay mental and physical decline, and are better predictors of long and happy lives than social class, IQ, or even genes.’
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