My dad is the complete opposite. He is of the group that believes you can only get your true worth by owning your own business. He preached this my whole life

My dad is the complete opposite. He is of the group that believes you can only get your true worth by owning your own business. He preached this my whole life growing up. And it is kind of funny -- as he worked his whole life for the government (military and civilian) -- but after he retired he started investing in real estate (great timing -- around 2008). He's making more money now than ever in his life (he doesn't flip, just rents), is enjoying life more, and it's nice to see one of his lifetime philosophies validated (at least for him).