Anders Chelgren, epilogue, question 2

Long story short, my father grew up very poor. Through hard work and long hours he became financially successful. Now, he makes good money, and has the luxury of purchasing expensive toys. Work can be enjoyable for him, depending on circumstance, but work never truly stops. He is always working in the office, on the phone, checking email ect. Wheelan in naked economics ask questions like, "How rich is enough?" He asks at what time in life will work no longer be desirable. When do we, as people, claim our life back and live for experiences and not a paycheck. We could we break free from what is the most "economically sound" choice and instead focus on whats most benificial to our inner self, family, hobbies, ect. If America becomes more productive will we In fact work less? It current seems like that is not the case. One idea I find interesting is the concept of living for experiences and not a paycheck. Making a hobby more important than financial sucess, choosing to work 30 hours a week instead of 60 so that you may do what you love. If a person is only truly concerned with themselves then yes, I agree people should work less and enjoy more. Yet, if a person has the ability to work harder and as a result help provide better opportunity's for those they love, then I'm not sure. There is defiantly a trade off that must be made between providing the best for those you love and relaxing yourself.