Yep, I agree and it's quite sad that a person can't find something to be passionate and engaged with enough to fill their life so they feel like they have to keep working; many do it.
I'd like to think I'm five years away from what my friend is doing, maybe a little less, but if it's a little longer than I'm ok with it...I'm actively working towards it and I think that counts for a lot. Six years tops, and I hope to be done. We'll see if it works out.
I am waiting for that publication in which in five years you will announce the "retirement" of the previous life and the beginning of a new life, with new plans. While that moment arrives I wish you a great weekend. It's raining here, no walk today....