I always thought once you have enough money for food and shelter for some time out in advance, it's just a matter of finding a way to do what you have passion f

I always thought once you have enough money for food and shelter for some time out in advance, it's just a matter of finding a way to do what you have passion for and keep the ball rolling. That's easier for a programmer than a guitar player. I think part of this is a reflection of the sick culture we live in - get rid of the useless trappings of wealth and stop caring about the mercedes or the LV bag and save every penny you can out of that $200K and if you are unhappy, pretty soon you will have a bankroll to change your life. You only get one, it's not worth wasting it as a slave so you can have a fancier cage.