Steve, try playing permanent hookie. In other words, retiring from the workforce. I was fortunate enough to be able to do that at 63.8 years of age (4 years ago). Life is too short; I went through several injuries and rehabs and work was just getting in the way of living. It was time for more skiing, hiking, fishing, and assembling the best high-fidelity system of my life.
That's my story and I am sticking to it!