Forum Overview :: Rants :: You have admit, he has a point

[quote name="I need clarification"][quote name="Quétinbec"]But what about those who do decide later, "Fuck it. I'm 50 and I've had enough."? My parents are a good example of that. It turns out that in 50 years of being a productive member of society, you develop habits and expectations that, in order to validate yourself, require you to "do something". So after a few months you're on the beach and feeling guilty, worthless, and out of place! Imagine that! What was it all for?[/quote] A lifetime spent learning to do absolutely nothing of value is a great way to avoid disappointment later when you have nothing to do. Hard to argue with that, and if you doubt it just try arguing with anyone living under a bridge.[/quote]