Wow I haven’t gotten to the point where I’m considering compression socks, but I think that time will eventually come. I’m glad we realised that we have to get out of the office, it’s certainly not the most healthy – both physically and emotionally!

I’ll check out the post on your blog as well, thanks Rob!

I think that’s because society places more of an emphasis on material success than happiness. Which is why people have told me I’m making the wrong choice. You’re right about the ‘herd of cows’. I’m glad that we have had the insight to do otherwise.

That’s a lot of incredible, helpful tips, Karena! I think I’ve become proficient at most of them 🙂 Like you, I’m an introvert as well. I’m very, very introverted. So I get a lot of happiness from doing things on my own, like writing, reading, working out, taking a walk. Stuff like that. Like you, I don’t need to visit friends every weekend for entertainment as well. Thanks for sharing, Karena! It feels nice to connect with other introverted people 🙂

Agreed. A lot of people would rather spend money than be free of their soul-sucking corporate jobs. For us, it’s the other way around. So yeah, it’s definitely about what people prioritise. If someone desperately wanted to leave their corporate job, they would save up like crazy and quit their jobs. But if someone doesn’t prioritise quitting their jobs, they’d just stick around and continue blowing their cash.

Some of my friends however, don’t live my low key lifestyle, they love shopping and blowing their money and have closets full of clothing & shoes, have high mortgages, expensive cars, but the difference between them and me is, they all work full-time jobs 5-6 days a week to afford their lifestyle. So it’s all about what’s more important to each individual person.

After I wrote this article, I felt inspired to write another one specifically about why I left the legal profession behind. Here it is: Why I Refused an Insanely Lucrative Legal Career. Ramblings about health, money, and life. Maybe you’d be interested in it 🙂

Hey Zach, great to hear that we’re on the same page! You’re right; while money is important, it isn’t the only thing that we should strive for. I truly believe that happiness, passion, and fulfilment are all equally significant, if not more! I always read your blog posts and I know that you aren’t a big fan of the whole corporate 9-to-5 culture too. (Well, who is, right?) I’m really happy that you have lots of time to do the things that are truly meaningful to you. Thanks so much for the encouragement Zach, and I’m glad you enjoyed the article 🙂