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Originally Posted by fastfredracing
I would like to hear what some of you older guys have to say about this. Regrets?
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OK, I'm old - Just turned 60 and been retired almost 8 years.
I've read your posts and know you work very hard and put up with a lot of stress involved in running the business. I think your question is: Keep the same pace, or slow down to enjoy life, but not retire yet?
We all know stress can lead to health issues and shorten the life span. If you keep your current pace, you will burn out and leave the business sooner, rather than later. For a net loss in the long run.
So, I would say it would be best to hire some help, relax and consider a 4 day work week for yourself? With the right staffing, you might just make more money?
Regarding your life style. None of us know how long we have here. I lost 9 good friends just this year, one as young as 51.
Go places and do things while you are young enough to enjoy them. I'm kind of limited by many years of injuries and surgeries. There are some activities I can't do now, and wish I had done them when younger.
As you get older, health costs are a big issue. Plan for them When younger, I'd often go 5 yrs or more w/o going to a Doctor. Can't say that anymore; glad I have good insurance connected with my retirement plan.
Regrets? Not really. I know now that I didn't have to work quite as hard as I did. I could have spent a little more in my younger years and still been fine today. I kinda "overshot" my mark, if that makes sense?
Go smell some roses.......