Retire?

Is our goal in life to work less? Working hard is hard. Hard makes us grouchy, so logic might tell us if we work less we will be happy.

If the goal is to avoid hard, then what are we left with? We are left with an open feedback loop. 

We are hardwired to close loops.

You notice a problem… you work hard to uncover the issues… you grind through all the tests, then… BAM! You find the solution. 

Maybe happiness comes from the process of triumph. The elation of a job well done.

Perhaps immersing ourselves in something hard brings more happiness than we might imagine.