Just as an off-topic aside... I have a story to tell. I had an interview last week (I am a gainfully employed lawyer, but always keep options open), and as has become my practice, I just tell the truth "Office Space" style in interviews. Either they think "damn this guy is actively trying not to get this job" or the they think "well that's just a straight shooter with upper management written all over him."
So when asked about where I see my career in 10 years, I responded "uh, not working. I won't be working anymore in 10 years." Both the 49 year old boss man (I know because he told me) and the late 50's / early 60's COO (I am guessing here), were highly amused by this. They laughed, prodded, and asked how exactly do I plan on doing that... well, you better share your secrets, etc. During the rest of the chit-chat, I mentally judged him as he told me about his "servants" (yes, he actually said the word servants) and nannies (multiple, apparently), wild year long vacations to exotic lands for his family wherein he actually flew out every single weekend to visit them, etc. I noticed 4 matching Mercedes' in the parking lot which I assume were firm cars (probably leases). I left with a very strong and palpable feeling that I never want to be like that guy (although, he was a hella nice guy)... he honestly was completely unable to connect the dots between spending and FI. Though, I think for him, he would work no matter what, and really didn't see FI as a means to do more living and less earning (pretty sure earning was the fun for him).
For what it is worth, when asked how I planned to do it I only responded "require less". He did enthusiastically offer me the job, which I declined. But even being there in the very fancy office made me realize how my dented minivan would stand out in the parking lot, and made me see how a lawyer could feel certain pressure to conform in that setting (though I personally didn't feel it).
BUt it was all a very interesting experience and really got to put my independent thinking and autonomy genes to the test.