Main parts of this puzzle are study, proper job , marriage, smart housing move and retirement plan! We shall Live like economist and study each step economically.
Study and the get the job is the right way? Probably yes but its not going to give the life you really dreaming of, you can survive and end up living from salary day to salary day but there is no job security in these days so you can't say its the best idea. Which economist said study and work to love your life? What I know is their statement is all about investment and savings.