The positive emotion I feel most is contentment. I have a loving wife, two brilliant children, a lovely son-in-law, and a gorgeous granddaughter. I’m lucky enough to live in a fantastic home, and drive a great car. I am very grateful to be in this position. They say you make your own luck in life, which I believe is true up to a point. I was born into a poor working class family, and I’ve endured considerable poverty in my life, but I worked my way out of it. Through careful investment, living within our means, and not having expensive tastes, my wife and I have been able to retire a few years early. People I know who have earned more than me are not faring as well. Thankfully, I’m now able to spend my time doing things I love such as my art, writing, and gardening. Again, I count my blessings, but my wife and I would rather have a simple retired lifestyle than work longer for something more extravagant later. While I’ve worked very long, hard hours over the years and overcome adversity, I think being in a stable relationship, getting a good education, and making the most of the chances that have come my way have led me to where I am today. I hope wherever you are in the world, that you find a similar contentment and happiness when you get older. I do think that living simply, working hard and loving well are key to a happy life.