ive been dirt poor and ive been quite rich.
right now i have more than enough money to last me the rest of my life.
but somehow I see my happiness level slowly decreasing as my personal wealth accumulates.
Does anyone else notice this?
when i was dirt poor i was free in many ways that i am no longer.
when you have money you are a slave to everyone who wants to get it from you.
slave to the latest iphone, fastest car, newest rolex etc
when you are poor none of that matters.
you just dont care.
I tried explaining this once to a thai girl. she told me her dream was to marry a rich man and I told her that money wont bring her happiness.
She looked at me as if i had farted. she was extremely offended by this notion and almost got up and walked out of the restaurant.
So, does money make you happy?
If so, how?
I find that money is a tool to use whenever you need it. but as for bringing one happiness?
i've yet to experience that.