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Consider This: What if the easiest thing on your to-do list each day was to simply not look over your neighbor’s fence? What if, instead of measuring what you lack, you shifted your focus to gratitude for what you have? This article is a powerful reminder that your time—your health, your relationships, your experiences—is real wealth. Every day you wake up is a gift, not a guarantee.

Bottom Line: Retirement isn’t about chasing numbers—it’s about choosing purpose, living with intention, and realizing that the view from the treadmill never changes, no matter how far you run. So step off, say thank you for today, and watch as comparison fades into contentment.