I also believe that marriage and a happy family are some of the most, if not the most fulfilling things. Very close to that is also deeply fulfilling and purposeful work. I hope everyone gets to experience that!
It's nice to have retirement and money goals, but there has to be better ways to balance that with living a happy life. Next year is my year, hopefully
I agree. Saving up enough money for retirement and other important things is crucial, but it shouldn't come at the cost of postponing other life goals (long-term).