I could not agree more. However, I will make the distinction between perceived happiness and experience. Put very simply: over a 10 year period I could invest

I could not agree more. However, I will make the distinction between perceived happiness and experience. Put very simply: over a 10 year period I could invest in a BMW or flights back to Europe to visit family. I will spare no expense giving our parents time with their grandchildren before it's too late. I'm more than happy to drive my POS '04 Mazda 6. When I read 'to live frugally so as to retire at 50' I see a lot of lost experiences that can enrich both now and later. Find the right job and enjoy life now.