> But what is that financial security for if you might not be around to enjoy it? It changes your whole outlook on life. When there is a reasonable amount of

> But what is that financial security for if you might not be around to enjoy it? It changes your whole outlook on life. When there is a reasonable amount of financial security, one can truly focus on the important things without considering money in the decisions. Many caveats apply of course, such as still maintaining good "financial hygiene". I'd strongly suggest at least trying one's best at getting up to $100k in investments plus a cash buffer and see how life is different! > You should live life as you go, not by Everybody has a different way to live life, but phrasing things this way makes it sound like you've already closed off listening to potential benefits of others' point of view.