How to Live | Derek Sivers

Don't buy too many things, too big of a house, or hire too many people.  Rich people who do this feel trapped and miserable.  The less you buy, the more you're in control.

Making money is nothing more than a neutral exchange of value.  Making money is proof you're adding value to people's lives.  Aiming to get rich is aiming to be useful to the world.

Making money isn't evil, greedy, shallow, or vain.  Your biggest obstacle to getting rich is the harmful meaning you've attached to it.

If you subconsciously feel you don't deserve to be rich, you'll sabotage your pursuit.But if you feel you truly deserve it, you'll do whatever it takes.  So adjust your self-image first.