I think a majority of early retirees will tell you that flexibility is key. Well what can be more flexible than Coast FI and letting your portfolio grow while you make the most of your life? While I have declared myself "retired" I've found myself working and enjoying life more than ever. I can still pursue money making activities and have the freedom to take time off whenever I want. Ultimately, my portfolio is doing the heavy lifting NOW, so that I do not have to.
Great point about work not being the problem, but rather burdensome work being the problem. There's also the fact that people often get depressed and have a higher mortality rate when they retire. There's clearly a middle ground between a burdensome grind and too much free time, and you're the explicator of it!
I think a majority of early retirees will tell you that flexibility is key. Well what can be more flexible than Coast FI and letting your portfolio grow while you make the most of your life? While I have declared myself "retired" I've found myself working and enjoying life more than ever. I can still pursue money making activities and have the freedom to take time off whenever I want. Ultimately, my portfolio is doing the heavy lifting NOW, so that I do not have to.
That's awesome and great work building in that flexibility and freedom while doing work you love!
Great point about work not being the problem, but rather burdensome work being the problem. There's also the fact that people often get depressed and have a higher mortality rate when they retire. There's clearly a middle ground between a burdensome grind and too much free time, and you're the explicator of it!