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This my be a curious question: But are there any people that don't intend on retiring? A lot of succesful businessmen, artists and creative people etc, work right up until they die - Not because they necessarily have to, but because what they do is who they are, as opposed to the majority of people who just work their jobs counting the days down until they can stop? Ie. their jobs are simply means to an end (which is pretty unfortunate really).

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People who really enjoy what they do are IMHO few and far between - the lucky few.
Lots of wage-slaves are counting the days. Me included.
I could have retired early next year; but as I have 2 teenage children I have signed on for another 5 years. I see it as my duty to keep working till they've finished their education.

Iso retiring at 44, I'll happily retire at 49
Boat will be paid for, full pension, not a care in the world (provided there will be no health issues.)

We plan to sail around the world the next 8-10 years. After that, who knows?
Whilst off sailing I'd do all the things I never seem to have time for - read a lot more, really get to know people, write, teach ...
The main difference would be - I would work when I wanted to and take the jobs I wanted. Not because I had to or needed the money, but because I wanted to do something. Get reacquainted with 'job satisfaction'.