Comment by dceddia
9 years ago
MMM gave a talk last year[0] where one of his key points was "Work is better when you don't need the money."
That's what he's doing when he says he is "retired" and yet works odd jobs to make money, or his wife sells things on Etsy for fun. I do think there's something behind the idea that it's more fun to do money-generating activities when you don't need the money they generate.
Also, his talk is pretty funny (and a good intro to his way of thinking for those who haven't read any of his stuff). Worth a watch.
ok. but if you don't need the money, why not do a million other activities that don't bring in money?
Why does it matter whether doing what you want to do brings in money?
it doesn't but then there is no advantage to whatever MMM is doing, vs just having a well paid regular job that you like.
to me the point of retirement is to be able to wake up at 9 and go for a walk or travel or reading a book. Not going to 3 different part time jobs.
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