I got this concept from an older post where I wrote “Wealth without purpose looks a lot like disposable income”. And, then I started thinking that it deserved an entire post. What’s the point of becoming wealthy if you have no purpose for your money?

In fact, I wish I had read your post a few days earlier because then I could have integrated that into my post on things your suburban millionaire neighbor won’t tell you! LOL

Once again, more sage advice from one of my favorite financial senseis.

All the best,

Len
Len Penzo dot Com
.-= Len Penzo´s last blog ..19 Things Your Suburban Millionaire Neighbor Won’t Tell You =-.

I have been thinking about this a lot lately. Specifically, I would like to help some people who have lost jobs and need help. But, I’m not quite in that position yet. Hopefully, in the next few years, I will be able to give a little more.

I have always wanted to read Your Money or You Life and you inspired me to pick it up on Amazon today. As for Work Less, Live More, I may check it out next. Thanks for the tip. And, thanks for stopping by.

When you talk about semi-retirement and working for a purpose, two finance books that come to my mind are Work Less, Live More and Your Money Or Your Life.

They really helped me think about the possibility of leaving full-time work early and doing something more with my life.
.-= Darren´s last blog ..Working Overtime – A Blessing Or A Curse? =-.

As for me, I am of the belief that wealth is interrelated with health and relationships. To the extent one is improved (or hurt), the other can be enhanced (or negatively impacted). Money to me is a component of my overall quality of life.

The purpose that drives me? The ability to have a high quality of life with strong relationships, good health, the ability to take care of my family, the ability to give to people or causes that are especially meaningful to me, and freedom. I know what you mean by financial freedom – it helps make it easier for the other good things to happen.
.-= Squirrelers´s last blog ..Delayed Retirement to the Extreme =-.

I enjoyed reading your post on Retirement Your Way. You and I think alike on this subject.

My Dad had a dream of retiring when he was 45 and sailing around the world. Because he had five kids, he wasn’t able to do it. But, he did retire at 55 and move to an island in Micronesia. It’s a good thing he did, because he died at 65 and he would have worked his whole life away. Instead, he was able to enjoy the final years of his life.

My hope is to not only enjoy life more as I get older, but to shift away from traditional employment. It’s not because I hate working. I just don’t want to be the “old computer dude”, like Tom in the movie Office Space. I’ve worked in this industry long enough to know that age discrimination is a problem. Instead, I would like to start a business or work in a consulting capacity.