Staying motivated after success

Investing has brought us greater fortunes than expected/planned. Retired early two years ago. Zero money worries expected for the rest of our lives. Zero effort investigating new opportunities in the market for a long time, really don't need to try.

But I've got this nagging thought that more can be done to take current level of financial freedom up to a whole new level, perhaps even 10x the current money. For a while now I've thought this, but done little for it other than buy a couple new books.

I think I am birthing a new game plan to return to market work, stalking the next great companies, be prepared to move in manners similar to the past. But much work has to be done. The work will be hard, although enjoyable at times.

For those of you that have had life changing success in the market, do you deal with laziness or poor mental attitudes? Perhaps adapt a "if you've won the game quit playing" kind of viewpoint?

If you have returned to the market after a success induced hiatus, what helped turn the energy back into production?

For me, I think rereading some classics will help. Perhaps some therapy, but not sure how to find the specific help needed. Or perhaps just tuning in better will get me down the path.

Expand beyond yourself, give of your time in charitable works.

You now have the freedom of time and money and can change the trajectory of many lives if you are up to it.

Life means more when it’s not just about ourselves.
 
The most important reason we struggle to motivate ourselves after a major success is that we fail to recognize the signs of burnout. So after small or big wins, don't become complacent rather think about ways how you can achieve even better results.
 
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