I spent almost 20 years of my life working, focusing more on the money than on what I love doing. Even as I made more money, my lifestyle remained more or less unchanged. Since I did not need more money because I did not crave material upgrades in life, having more and more money didn't really make me happier. If we are contented with what we already have, even if we make more money, we won't go and buy something frivolous. As our income increased, if we did not upgrade our lifestyle, logically, there would be less fear of not having enough money in our old age. However, I am Gen X and I cannot help but wonder sometimes if I should stop bumming around. Stop being economically inactive! Hmm. Nah. Am I being irresponsible? I like to think that I am being irresponsible in a responsible manner. You blur? I also blur ......