A low interest rate environment does not make it easy to leave the rat race and feeling secure.

If one has income from property which is essentially inflation-indexed, why not? That’s what flu seems to have.

If you have a nice house that’s costing you little, money in the bank, paid-off cars, money/time enough for hobbies/learning/travel, and a rewarding line of work (even if less lucrative), what more do you need out of life?

If someone doesn’t wish to associate with you because you don’t have the latest 4k TV, a brand new phone or tablet, or this year’s leased car, f’em. Greedy superficial asshats are not the kind of people whom you should be relating to. Best they show their true colors earlier vs later.

Besides, if you slow down and work reasonable hours, you’ll actually have time for human relationships. The smart ones might appreciate that.