Would You Be Happier if You Were Richer?
dea for Impact: You are Rich If You Think You Have Enough
Put the value of money and the pursuit of wealth in perspective.
Money is an opportunity for happiness. Money allows you to do what you please. But don’t fall into the trap of thinking that more money and more material goods will unavoidably make you more happy. A certain amount of money will... See more
Put the value of money and the pursuit of wealth in perspective.
Money is an opportunity for happiness. Money allows you to do what you please. But don’t fall into the trap of thinking that more money and more material goods will unavoidably make you more happy. A certain amount of money will... See more
Nagesh Belludi • You Are Rich if You Think You Have Enough
I was talking to a friend recently with a net worth of roughly ~$25m, making around $2m a year.
They have a big house that’s paid off.
Multiple sports cars, designer clothes — the works.
They live in a very wealthy area, one where the houses can be anywhere up to $50m or even... See more
The Comparison Effect: “being in an objectively good situation might feel really crappy if you compare yourself to somebody else that has a slightly better objectively good situation.” So try to not do that. Try to not evaluate things relatively. Instead, try to evaluate them objectively.