Totaly agree w 9ski9, although my change was not as drastic...

I'm 48 and I am there. I visualize my life as one BIG bell curve. About 1 year ago I decided that I was at the peak of the curve and it was time to ramp down over the next 25 years or so. I started reducing the importance of JOB and increase the importance of FAMILY and SELF.

I put "getting home for dinner" and "spending every weekend with my family" ahead of job demands, salary and promotions. It was hard on the ego, but so satisfying personally. It takes determination and something you need to do for yourself. I'm not quite leaving the rat race, but I no longer race.

Time is our most valuable asset at this age, and we should value it like our last bag of weed. Everyone on this thread is aware that they are at a turning point, and it's up to you to turn.