Congratulations on your retirement

[Fairyjay]

Today I had another moment of silence or rather I had to smile. Someone was congratulated for retiring. Just thought wow. A whole life hunched over for someone else. I could never do that. Life is too precious for that.

What‘s your opinion?

 

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[MJ DeMarco]

What‘s your opinion?

I try to remember that my happiness is not someone else's.

My expectations are not theirs.

How I treat the gift of life, is not how they will.

It's tough not to judge.

But in the end, you have to live your life on your terms, and let everyone live theirs.

If they are happy, that's all the matters.

I only get peeved when they complain, like some people in my life who are always sick and fatigued, and yet, they continually shovel nutritionally-empty trash into their mouths.

 

[Panos Daras]

It is not all or nothing. I would counter-argue that this job gave this person a reason to wake up in the morning. Many people wither and die a short while after they retire. I do not see myself retiring completely ever. I want to design my life in a way that gives me a reason to do something every morning—something I care about, am good at, and that people value enough to pay for.

 

[MJ DeMarco]

I want to design my life in a way that gives me a reason to do something every morning—something I care about, am good at, and that people value enough to pay for.

Amen.

I can't ever see myself sitting on a recliner all day watching some pathetic day time television.

As long as I am able, I will always be doing purposeful things.

 

[Fairyjay]

I try to remember that my happiness is not someone else's.

My expectations are not theirs.

How I treat the gift of life, is not how they will.

It's tough not to judge.

But in the end, you have to live your life on your terms, and let everyone live theirs.

If they are happy, that's all the matters.

I only get peeved when they complain, like some people in my life who are always sick and fatigued, and yet, they continually shovel nutritionally-empty trash into their mouths.

Yes, that's right. I think it came across more harshly than I meant.

Of course everyone can do what they want and I wish everyone success and all the luck in the world.

In the end, it's like a labyrinth: some people like to be inside all the time and others want to get out quickly.

 

[Fairyjay]

It is not all or nothing. I would counter-argue that this job gave this person a reason to wake up in the morning. Many people wither and die a short while after they retire. I do not see myself retiring completely ever. I want to design my life in a way that gives me a reason to do something every morning—something I care about, am good at, and that people value enough to pay for.

I like this. Gives me a new perspective. Thank you.

 

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[heavy_industry]

Someone was congratulated for retiring. Just thought wow. A whole life hunched over for someone else.

Well, since he or she was congratulated on this event, one could assume that the job was a nightmare.

But this is not always the case.

Some careers are incredibly fulfilling, exceptionally well-paid, or both. In such cases, being part of a greater system (i.e. employed) is not necessarily a bad strategy.

Besides that, the overwhelming majority of people do not possess the rare combination of skills, intelligence, or personality traits required for starting and running a large-scale operation.

If you happen to be like this - congratulations.

Just know that you are the rare exception to the rule and most people are not in the same boat. They're not even in the same ocean.

 

[Fairyjay]

Well, since he or she was congratulated on this event, one could assume that the job was a nightmare.

But this is not always the case.

Some careers are incredibly fulfilling, exceptionally well-paid, or both. In such cases, being part of a greater system (i.e. employed) is not necessarily a bad strategy.

Besides that, the overwhelming majority of people do not possess the rare combination of skills, intelligence, or personality traits required for starting and running a large-scale operation.

If you happen to be like this - congratulations.

Just know that you are the rare exception to the rule and most people are not in the same boat. They're not even in the same ocean.

Got your points. ☺️Thank You.

 

[Ben_]

Today I had another moment of silence or rather I had to smile. Someone was congratulated for retiring. Just thought wow. A whole life hunched over for someone else. I could never do that. Life is too precious for that.

What‘s your opinion?

I know some people that love being able to go to their work, enjoy what they do and not have to worry / stress about it until they go back the next day.

If they are satisfied with their life then I think that's awesome, even though that's not the path I will take.

My current boss for example, is roughly 70 and could have Fastlaned his business to remove his time with systems, but he loves going into the office every day and doesn't seem like he'd change it for anything

 

[aboutkaizen]

I try to remember that my happiness is not someone else's.

My expectations are not theirs.

How I treat the gift of life, is not how they will.

It's tough not to judge.

But in the end, you have to live your life on your terms, and let everyone live theirs.

If they are happy, that's all the matters.

I only get peeved when they complain, like some people in my life who are always sick and fatigued, and yet, they continually shovel nutritionally-empty trash into their mouths.

I'm just curious MJ @MJ DeMarco, will this be a part of talking points in your new book? Excited to know what's inside!

 

[aboutkaizen]

Today I had another moment of silence or rather I had to smile. Someone was congratulated for retiring. Just thought wow. A whole life hunched over for someone else. I could never do that. Life is too precious for that.

What‘s your opinion?

I know people that are currently happy in their corporate life and are thriving. They seem to not care starting a business and loves solving challenges in their corporate role.

I also know people (and also my friends!) that owns a business and would rather die than work for someone else.

I can think of this as not a one-size-fits-all. Reminds me of the duck-rabbit illusion.

Great book on this one is "How to Live" by Derek Sivers

 

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[Fairyjay]

I know people that are currently happy in their corporate life and are thriving. They seem to not care starting a business and loves solving challenges in their corporate role.

I also know people (and also my friends!) that owns a business and would rather die than work for someone else.

I can think of this as not a one size fits all. Remind me of the duck-rabbit illusion.
Great book on this one is "How to Live" by Derek Sivers

I know this feeling well xD I hate it, can’t explain exactly why…