Sure, we have all heard the old saw about not having to work if you are able to support yourself financially doing something you love to do. It would be Utopia itself if everyone could live life that way. On the other hand, who would collect the garbage?

You irk me by putting up Mr. Buffet as an exemplar of ideal human being. He is indeed a master of getting plenty for doing nothing that is productive for society. The people who collect the garbage do far more. Would we be worse-off with no speculators or with no people collecting the garbage?

Most people who achieve what they want have to do a lot of what they would rather not be doing (drudgery) at many particular moments to acquire the necessary level of knowledge/skills for that achievement. Moreover, high achievers usually must start early, as children, when focusing on such development takes one away from playing with friends.

Those who never have to endure drudgery are indeed the luckiest of all. Luck does not merit praise. Would you praise someone for buying the winning lottery ticket?