Isn't it amazing, that we feel like we are working so hard for less. Yet, we've said before that the richest man in the world couldn't afford air conditioning. Who was that? It was Getty, and air conditioning wasn't invented in his life time. We take it for granted now don't we? It would take us almost 8 months of work to afford the same material goods in 1950, versus less than 2 months today. You would think we would be awash in 'free time', but our lifestyle inflates to absorb the new efficiencies.
Remember, the two industries that cost more today than in 1950, are Healthcare and Education. It might pay to focus in the future on how you can better align with those two industries. Cost may come down on goods because they are discretionary, but if you have to choose between a new refrigerator and an appendectomy I would guess the debate will end quickly as to how you'll spend your money.
Education? You can become an educator, but I'd start with personal education. The cost of ignorance is getting steeper, and as Benjamin Franklin says: "An investment in Education pays the greatest interest."
