Pretty sure your best shot at happiness, true happiness, is to retire early. Not so you can be lazy, but so that you can freely pursue endeavors which inspire, and motivate you. That would be an amazing life.
Seriously though... So much to do, so little time. I'd love to be able to WORK on my own stuff.
At least you can go get a job. Choose based on interest not salary. Then try retirement again when you are older.
Personally, I have a huge list of projects, and things I want to do. Things that are absolutely achievable, if only I had the time. Since I work a 9-6, I spend what free time I have building things. That is what REALLY gets me excited, working on and building things that are personal and interesting to ME!
Sometimes though, I'd like to take a break from it all, and spend the weekend reading a book on history. I can't do that right now, because that means losing progress on my side projects and side goals.
I'd be really curious, honestly, if you could elaborate on why retiring at 24 isn't the life people think it would be?