As someone closer to 55 than 25, allow me to let you know just how fast those decades are about to fly past.
I'm 44 now.
When 55 is thirty years away, it seems like "not having to worry about money" is a realistic goal. When it gets closer, you start to notice that most people still do have to worry about it, all their lives.
The only difference is that you get better about being at peace with the idea, and letting life be good even if you do have to look at your bank balance regularly.
The one practical piece of advice I'd like to offer, if I may be so bold, is this. If you want to live a life like that in 30 years, make sure that every day you ask yourself "what can I do today to get me one step closer to my goal?"
I'm 44 now.
When 55 is thirty years away, it seems like "not having to worry about money" is a realistic goal. When it gets closer, you start to notice that most people still do have to worry about it, all their lives. The only difference is that you get better about being at peace with the idea, and letting life be good even if you do have to look at your bank balance regularly.
The one practical piece of advice I'd like to offer, if I may be so bold, is this. If you want to live a life like that in 30 years, make sure that every day you ask yourself "what can I do today to get me one step closer to my goal?"