Our society has drilled into us that in order to be successful, we have to go to college, we need to make money, have money in our 401ks, fund our retirement ac

Our society has drilled into us that in order to be successful, we have to go to college, we need to make money, have money in our 401ks, fund our retirement accounts, take on mortgages, take on loans, use our credit cards, buy a new car every few years, have kids, all while realizing how much you're barely just breaking even to afford the lifestyle that you chose. I fear the day when my reality sets in.. and I have no memories of anyone or anything I ever did because I was staring at a computer screen all day. I'm in the same boat: working for multiple companies as full-time to part-time to freelance to contract. I can't sleep because I don't feel productive. And the little sleep I get is enough that I'm okay to get up and get going again. I do not even drink coffee. I try to swim at least an hour a day, and bike for at least a half hour to keep the muscles going and strong. Sitting at a desk all day and then coming home and sitting more... mentally and physically exhausting. I am addicted to tech and the Internet and my addiction is fed by my skills to keep feeding my visions to life. Rick and Morty moment. Rick has no meaning as a scientist because he knows the truth about the universe and everything in it. Joker moment. When you're good at something, never do it for free. Do what you do best to live the life you want.