Rich_by_the_Bay
Moderator Emeritus
Yep, or wish he had.With an outlook like that he almost certainly will die shortly after retirement...
I developed chronic progressive health problems shortly after ER. I'm OK, just had to reformat my retirement plans, mostly replacing highly strenuous activities with more modest ones. I would say the quality of my days is still high, I am fit, have grandkids nearby and we are financially stable. I am writing a book, volunteer teaching and have a 4 h per week "telephone medicine" practice which I can turn on or off at will. I read copiously, we are making new friends every day and travel several times a year. Our ER is different from Plan A, but every bit as wonderful.
So, I'd caution about committing your ER lifestyle with too narrow a focus -- keep flexible and open-minded and make changes when that big curve ball comes your way.