Quoted from Methos:

I’ve seen too many people save and save, retire, then die of cancer.
I am spending some of my wealth now and enjoying it while I can. Those that live below their means... I get the theory and you definitely need to plan but it only takes one MRI or blood test for it to all go down the drain.

Quoted from rai:

I know several people at the other end of the spectrum (Medical Doctors/surgeons) who can easily afford to retire (as you get older you will have less future life to spend the money). In other words a 55 year old will have (in general) longer time in retirement than a 80 year old. Anyway several guys who worked 40-50 years as a medical doctor who for sure have saved much money but they don't step away and in some cases have to be forced to retire because they are too old. I can not for the life of me imagine working another 20 years like these guys have. I mean if you have made top 1-2% earnings for 30-40 and more years you can afford to retire no need to be a 75-80 year old surgeon, but these guys must love to work or the power and prestige that go with it.