As soon as we start earning, people say that you have to save and invest for the future. A lot of people get into buying house, car on loan and thus they don't have money left to do anything else. And thus they keep ok thinking about the retirement their whole life. But the problem is, they are not enjoying their current period and that's why they are thinking about the future period.
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Investment is the key for building wealth for the future. But again you should not stop enjoying your current because then the future might not be that enjoying because you don't know how to enjoy. I have seen people being fragile and thus save a lot but even after saving a lot they do not want to spend that money on enjoyment and want to earn and invest more and more. After a period of time, there might be a lot of money but you might not have the tike to enjoy or might not have the strength.
So yeah earning and investment is good but again enjoying with that returns of investment or the money is also equally important. It helps you keep the motivation to earn more, invest more and then enjoy more.
Everyone has different way of enjoyment. Some buys expensive gadgets, some buys their own bikes and cars, and some goes for exotic holidays. Whatever it is, if you have your basics investment portfolio covered you can do anything you want and let people say anything to you. For me I am an avid traveller and thus I spent quite good on my trips and that gives me the pleasure and enjoyment.
I know retirement early can give me the freedom to enjoy more, but I wouldn't wait for enjoyment for long. I will continue to enjoy, even though my retirement will push 2-3 years back. More than retirement it is financial stability that matters. If you are financial stable, have good income, you invest and you take care of your day to day activities, then spending some on your passion now should also be considered.
