"As I see it then, the formula runs something like this: a man must choose a path which will let his ABILITIES function at maximum efficiency toward the gratification of his DESIRES. In doing this, he is fulfilling a need (giving himself identity by functioning in a set pattern toward a set goal), he avoids frustrating his potential (choosing a path which puts no limit on his self-development), and he avoids the terror of seeing his goal wilt or lose its charm as he draws closer to it (rather than bending himself to meet the demands of that which he seeks, he has bent his goal to conform to his own abilities and desires).
In short, he has not dedicated his life to reaching a pre-defined goal, but he has rather chosen a way of life he KNOWS he will enjoy. The goal is absolutely secondary: it is the functioning toward the goal which is important. And it seems almost ridiculous to say that a man MUST function in a pattern of his own choosing; for to let another man define your own goals is to give up one of the most meaningful aspects of life— the definitive act of will which makes a man an individual." - Hunter S. Thompson
Though making money would be pretty good too.
Companionship or fulfillment all end up being too vague to justify getting up for work every morning.
From reading your submissions, I might guess your British. Is that right? If so how do you deal with stamp duty on shares? Or do you avoid it by trading else where like in the US?
By "retire" I do not mean the absence of work. I mean the freedom to work only when I feel like working.
You should shoot me an email so we can debate philosophy in private.
prob won't happen with this post though