a lot of youngsters are worrying about "retiring their mom" meanwhile she's led a comfortable family-oriented life, earned enough for a comfortable retirement, and wants nothing extravagant
all she wants is more time with her son, but he's off in his cave working day and night under the self-illusion that he's doing it for someone else.
brother, your mom doesn't want a rolex. she wants to have dinner with you twice a week and she wants you to care about her life.
obviously different if you grew up in section 8 housing but this is usually the case. there's nothing wrong with it but don't fool yourself that you're doing this for anyone else. chasing greatness is a selfish pursuit even when you're generous.