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> Being a deeply average anonymous nobody is the ideal life in the 21st century. I agree, but I’d say an early retired average nobody is even better.
by badpun 3y ago
> Being a deeply average anonymous nobody is the ideal life in the 21st century.
I agree, but I’d say an early retired average nobody is even better.
- maccard 3y agoI had this conversation with Dad a few months ago. He asked if I wanted to retire early and I said no. He asked why, and I told him if I could choose my week, I'd work part time on a video game project, golf 2-3x per week, get a date night with my fiancée, and an afternoon/evening with couple friends. I have all of that now (well, I golf 1-2x per week and work "full time" but on a project I like with people I like). Why would I spend the prime of my life optimising to enjoy the rest of my life, when I can have a balance and enjoy my whole life? I don't think he understands, still. See the Mexican fisherman [0]. [0] https://bemorewithless.com/the-story-of-the-mexican-fisherman/ https://bemorewithless.com/the-story-of-the-mexican-fisherma...
- badpun 3y agoVideo games and other personal projects rarely bring enough money to live on. If they do for you, then really there's no need to retire. However, you're in a small minority.
- maccard 3y agoI'm employed by a company working on a video game that I enjoy working on. It brings in enough to live on.