Possibly one may be thinking of doing things one really likes to do instead of what one is doing out of necessity - even if one is doing quite well in the opinion of ones family and peers
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It's your life, and what you do is essentially between you and God, and, if you're married, you and your spouse.\n\nI take it you don't enjoy your job.  If you have enough in the bank to take care of yourself, then yes, retire.  You can take the time to go to school, pursue a hobby, or follow a second career doing what you love.  You could also travel or volunteer for a cause you care about.\n\nMy brother retired at age 55.  He's managed his money quite well.  He now plays in a rock-and-roll band that plays 1960s music.\n\nOne caveat: if you're essential to your current job, make sure you train your replacement well!
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Being lazy is not as much fun as one would think.
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I think you should do what you were planning to do. Get them involved in helping others. Hopefully they'll feel good after giving that they'll want to do it more often and be grateful for what they have.
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When LIFE doesn't go the way YOU plan, it's because God/Life has a better idea.... is trying to show you something about yourself.\n\nYou've put forth plenty of effort, don't quit.
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Sometimes we get in situations that makes us draw on our knowledge or experience and we can recall them in a hurry if needed.  It is called thinking on your feet.
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I think sharing is something that is inate in your own character. To a certain extent, its about the sort of person that you are, and how considerate you are of others.
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It is a strange thought, the idea that people only ever know 1/2 of what they should, it means that all things are only ever half done, it makes you wonder when you go flying etc.\n\nBUT i think that this is  only true of SOME people, i choose to do what i am doing now, i have no parents pressuring me.\n\nIt makes you think about the boundaries of being  "good" parent.\n\nVery deep.
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Maybe, sometimes i like to think of it that way, as we will be going home. I just try to have as much as possible until my time comes, qeustioning or worrying about it wont change the fact that it is inevitable
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Sometimes I do, but then my mind works on many levels at once as a general rule.  It's hard for me to only think about one thing at a time.
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I sometimes choose to help simply because I can, without thinking of future rewards. But usually, when it's something\nonerous, I would think twice before offering help. I know I cannot count much on gratitude, so this point becomes irrelevant. Whatever it is I will do, will be based on the amount of pleasure I am getting, or effort, I  am gaining. If that wasn't my approach, I would soon burn out, expecting\npeople to return the favor, or follow my example by helping others, usually leads to disappointment. I don't need to be disappointed or burnt out, why should I be? So, my approach is really practical, utterly selfish, but may be at times very helpful. I don't suppose I exactly fall into the categories described in the question, so don't know if it satisfied your curiosity or not.
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I'm 40 and I have the same problem with some of my family.  Wish I had an answer for you.  Sometimes I get the feeling that the people in my life really don't think I can do anything right.  At least their actions say so.  I usually ignore their stupid remarks and go about things my own way.  If the remarks really get to me, I'll just plain tell them that I know what I'm doing.  Usually works too.
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No this isn't the life I had imagined.  It is both better and worse, depending on when I was doing the imagining.  But I have a lot to be grateful for, if I look for it.  I married my best friend, we have a nice but modest home, and we are both employed.  We have friends and family who love us.  Although not in perfect health, we are mobile and not living in constant pain.  Our needs are taken care of and sometimes some of our wants.  There are folks who have more than and less than us---but as long as we are grateful for what we have things are good.  Very good.\n\nLife IS an adventure---regardless of where you are.  Really look around you to see all of the people you have the opportunity to make a difference in.  Even the little things that you say to a child or stranger may make a difference.  When I remember the simple things that people said to me that changed my life, I doubt that those people knew how much it would mean to me years later.  To love and be loved is the most productive anyone can be.  To give to others is the most rewarding thing you could do in life.\n\nAre you only concentrating on the positive things in your life that you want to grow or the negative things?
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They are thinking to much to enjoy it.
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I think that some people obsess of people because there bord. Or looking for ecitement in life or something
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i think that it means that great minds actually fulfill their dreams, wishes, etc. But other people only wish, they do not have the willpower or the ability to do what they want to.\n\nThis is just a guess.
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I daydream about a lot of things, but mostly about a better life for myself and family.
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I have made a lot of plans for my life; a list of things to achieve, all of which require risk to some extent. If anything was to put a stop to those plans, all be it illness, finance or people, it would ruin my hopes and aspirations. However, I would not say I am driven by the fear of losing it as much as I'm driven by the thought of achieving my goals. I am happy, enjoying my life and I play as hard as I work.