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I am 66 now and retired when I was 50.
As we get older its more difficult to be active and find the energy to do our bucket list items.
I am very grateful to have been retired in my 50s and to have enjoyed a healthy active lifestyle.

For last 16 years somehow was able to afford race cars, hobbies and enjoy gardening/landscaping upkeep of our yard.

Although I had a successful career, it was never my entire concept.
I always found my hobbies, sports and activities outside of work more rewarding.
So retiring was an easy and welcome improvement in my quality of life.

The later you retire the less chance you will have of being physically able to be active in interests that require stamina and strength.