Good topic done well. Compare less and create more is such good advise. 40 years ago I adopted a definition of success but it was not mine originally. It was Warren Beatty's. He was asked what is success. He said "It's when you can't tell if you're workin' or you're playin'." That is flow to me even when I know the fun work is really hard work!
Thanks for the ideas but even more for the dose of courage for the next level of changes as I consider where to locate for transition to the last leg of work and to enjoy climate and surroundings even more. My new theme from your article that I wrote in my journal: The Opportunity costs are affordable.