Retiring early can either be a blessing or a curse. Some people retire early, exit the workforce, and never look back. They move on to bigger and better things, make intelligent financial decisions, and build a better life in the process—one less focused on laboring and more on personal and community-oriented growth.
For others, early retirement is a nightmare. They blow their money quickly, eroding their principal while trying to live off of interest.
At the same time, they take years off of work and are then forced to re-enter the workforce after being away from their profession. Frequently, people in this position find they can't perform at the same level or even get the same job they once had. As a result, they have to take a different position or reinvent their career.
If you decide to retire early, make sure you do it right. The last thing you want is to fail and have to go back to work.