I'm Gen Z and thought retirement was the goal. My 86-year-old grandfather changed my mind.

The author's grandfather doesn't want to retire. Courtesy of the author I'm Gen Z and have always valued rest, leisure, and finding balance in my life. My 86-year-old grandfather has worked as a doctor for 60 years and refuses to retire. His dedication has changed how I think about ambition, purpose, and growing older. As a Gen Z, I have struggled with my work ethic . I have learned to optimize leisure, travel, and rest, and to get into a flow state. However, my grandfather's work ethic has made me rethink my approach. At 86, my grandfather refuses to retire . For the past 60 years, he has woken up at the same time every morning, showered, dressed immaculately, had breakfast, and left for his work as a general physician in his private clinic.