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For some people, early retirement was always the plan.
Retiring young to a life of pure leisure may sound like a dream, but for many, it can quickly lose its appeal (never mind the financial stresses involved with an early retirement and the resulting longer-than-average number of years you need to fund). Research consistently shows that what sustains long-term happiness isn’t endless relaxation — it’s meaning, purpose, and engagement.
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