[dmcummins]

I retired at 50, in 2007. I could probably have a few million more in the bank if I worked another 10 years or so. But I dought if my lifestyle would change much. I might have a little nicer boat, but I have a very nice boat. I might have had a little nicer plane, but my plane was very nice.

I was working quite a few hours so it was easy for me to quit. Retired I had time to do what I want. Piddle on the cars, golf, go fishing, flying, whatever.

I worked for a highway and bridge construction company. I don’t get those who say they would rather work, I liked my job, but was there for the money. When I determined that my lifestyle wouldn’t change if I quit working, I Quit.

I was a litttle off, my lifestyle is probably a little better now. I moved to Florida to a nicer house with the boat on a lift in the backyard. No winter now so more time for golfing or any other thing I want to do, I also took up shooting sporting clays.

Time is worth more than money, as long as you have enough. You don’t know how many summers you have left. My mom died at 55, my dad has had health issues since his late 70’s.