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Well first, from one march birthday guy to another, you have an automatic happy birthday from me waiting in line after your closest loved ones.LOL - per the bold print - not likely
Sure I have a fair stash of gold & silver - but it's certainly not enough to make me independently wealthy - at best it will make me "a bit" more comfortable if/when I decide to retire (I will be 65 on Friday) & though I could take my retirement now I actually enjoy going to work (I like seeing the results of an end of day job well done & knowing at the end of the day I have made a contribution)
I have slowed down a bit from 10 - 12 hours a day 5 - 6 even 7 days a week working for myself to working 8 hours a day 4 days a week (so 3 days for me instead of 2) & a pay check - so more relaxed life
Concerning the oil/gas in ND - that's not going to make me independently wealthy ether - it is something I inherited - passed down in the family from my great grandfather who homesteaded in ND
Its a big family so 4 generations later each family member has a small holding & gets paid royalties
So though its not a lot - as I said - it's enough (with current prices) to keep me ahead of inflation - & again will make retirement more comfortable (&/or life now for that matter)
I don't have to run to the bank on paid day to cash my pay check - own "everything" I have - don't have any debt - so am comfortable - but certainly not on the road to wealth
Kurt
I'm with you on the work, can't stand having idle hands. The term workaholic fits well.
That's very cool. It still makes a difference in your life, and you have the ability to make that statement. Not a lot of people do.
That's a good place to be, and owning everything certainly helps. I'm going to disagree, and type that you are on that road, Theirs a lot of people in this world that can't make that same statement either, If you're comfortable, then you're doing well. The fact that you're on this forum, and have vast knowledge of practices in this type of life, means you're advancing on that wealth.
I'm not trying to tell you what to do with this next statement, but:
Don't sell yourself short, you're in a position that a lot of people dream to be in. Working for yourself, making your own schedule, and you're successful doing so. Yes it was, and is hard work, I know, I'm in the same boat. I'm unsure what is more wealthier than having the ability to contribute, and positively change the lives of others.