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by danesparza 3089 days ago
How interesting. I'm happy for you that your life has turned out the way you wanted. I do wonder what your 60-70 year old self will say about you now.
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Anecdotal experience from talking to old people or those with serious illness or those who had a near death experience. I never once heard I wish I worked more, the recurring theme is more in line with I wish I spent more time with loved ones and had more fun.
The Bronnie Ware book about this is great (Top 5 Regrets of the Dying), summarised here: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/palliative-nurse-sha...