This is a perfect reflection of who we are today. We are so caught up trying to live up to societal expectations of what or whom we should become at certain age ranges that we have forgotten the little things that make life worthy of living. So many of us are plagued by anxiety and depression as a result of the pressure of not succeeding because we've made material acquisition and other societal prestige the yardstick for assessing success in life. It's so sad.
Just like you, I believe we are only successful when we do the things we love while we're still living. Happiness matters a great deal!
I am so glad that you connect to this thought. Thank you so much for sharing your point of view :)