The issue with the rich young KOLs on X getting enlightened & and bombarding us with articles about freedom, slowing down, and retirement is that they wouldn't get to that point in life following this newly-acquired mindset. Also, it's cringe.
Basic middle-school knowledge - Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
Once you have one of the levels (in this case - money, safety, security) covered - you start thinking, and caring about the next level things. And so on.
Don't fall vitcim to this, and don't let it distract you from the fact that you ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO grind and work hard: at your job, school, on your project, your business, yourself, your relationships, etc.
In 2026 lots of people will be touching grass and slowing down. If you've ever felt behind in life - this is your chance to catch up and leave your competition in dust.
P.S. Do it for the love of the game.