Hey @dafar, I appreciate your candid feedback.
Regarding, the privilege comment. I included that to show that I am conscious that my privilege is allowing me to do what I'm doing; that I'm not being ignorant (at best) or disingenuous (at worst).
I addressed how people that aren't privileged as I, can "retire."
I don't think we can continue this discussion while using two different definitions of retirement. Regarding the practical realities of improving your financial situation (as I mentioned, it does matter, just not as much as you think). You can spend less and find ways to generate more income. For example, writing genuine authentic articles about your struggles on Steemit or finding gigs in the sharing economy (I drove for Uber & Lyft). Hopefully, the 2 cents I gave you just by acknowledging and upvoting is a start.
Hey thanks, I appreciate your response too. And I hope I didn't sound harsh. I'm actually fairly privileged too and make good money though my job.... but to really free yourself from financial burdens and enjoy life as a free spirit, I feel like you need a LOT of money these days
I'm not sure what your life situation is (i.e. family and kids). But I'd counter by asking you what do you really NEED in life? Then ask you how much money do you need to acquire those things.
Personally, the only things I NEED are water, food, shelter, and to be around my loved ones, and these things aren't expensive :)
Oh yeah, internet access is a need as well, good luck it's abundant and not prohibitively expensive. haha