“No more hustle, no more grind.

Just retirement peace and bliss.”

“I am 66, and I no longer feel the need to c’mon others.

Max Greenfield in a gym, rubbing his back and saying, "Getting old. Should've stretched before I stretched." People are working out in the background

So many years and tears wasted trying to make everyone happy.

Its now a complete freedom to live my life void of others' approval.”

edgymoon514

2.

Three women with trendy glasses and colorful clothes smile and hug

“I’ve actually stopped caring about what anyone thinks of me, personally.

ladicair

3.

70, Germany

4.

An elderly woman in a pink top and pink glasses stands against a wooden wall, smiling mischievously while raising her middle finger at the camera

It’s the same for so many things.”

The first is, don’t sweat the little shit.

The second is, it’s all little shit.'"

A woman in athletic wear sits cross-legged on a yoga mat with eyes closed, meditating outside a building

markh63

5.

“I can be rude as hell and it doesn’t matter.

If a shirt is ugly, I’ll call it ugly.

An elderly woman wearing round sunglasses, a blue beret, and a green coat with a fluffy collar stands in front of a pink background

76, Canada

6.

Now I’m just paying property taxes, homeowners insurance, and utilities.”

68, US

7.

A man lovingly kisses a smiling woman on the cheek on a cruise ship deck, overlooking the ocean. A seated person is in the background

“No more hustle, no more grind.

Just retirement, peace, and bliss.”

Anonymous, 66

8.

Man with long beard, wearing glasses and a cap, holds his chest. Text on the image says, "I'M IN MY PRIME!"

“Being able to just fiddle fuck about with no need to hurry at all.”

“I love this age!

I’m 63, and I feel better and look better than ever.

Kids are out of the house, debt paid off, time for travel and hobbies.

Hubby is more fun and got a little extra money for some fun stuff.

I don’t have to eat at McDonald’s anymore unless I WANT TO!

Sure, I have arthritis, but I can deal with it.”

crunchyhawk74

10.

“The best thing about getting older for me is not having to work for a living anymore.

My wife and I are financially independent and live a comfortable life.

sidneykaler

11.

“At 60, Ive stopped caring what others think about how I dress.

I am alive and kicking, and I dress to yo only myself.”

sassykitten30

12.

“I love having the pleasure of telling people that my goal is not to make goals anymore!

I’m retired!”

lazydaisy90

13.

We take a college course to study the history of every country we visit.

We are romantic, fun-loving, and as sexy as we ever were.”

llindahen

14.

“I’ll be 82 next month and still work at a golf course in the summer.

I work out every other day and ride my stationary bike.

It’s tough, but I will keep going for as long as I can.

I also have a motorcycle.

This is what I think: Keep moving because if you don’t, you’re done.

I love LIFE!”

anonymous

15.

“I enjoy having perspective.

I’m 71.”

bloodwynne

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