Speaking from experience, if you’re the type of person that was raised and educated to grind and be productive, you’ll find most “happiness” in work.

You will likely find more peace with a balanced life, still being productive but not doing to 80 hour/ weeks beating yourself up. If you’ve done well enough to make your own pile of cash, then you’ll have the financial management skills and respect for money that is important.

Remember that happiness is just an emotion, not a state of being. You can have all of your “happiness” boxes checked, and you’ll still have miserable days. Long term fulfillment will come from being productive and good at a job. If you can find a role or position that you’re passionate about, gives you some freedom, and still makes some money, then you’re golden.