Many people: “Once I hit a certain level of net worth all of my problems will magically vanish.”
Reality: ”Nope!”
What if I told you that achieving that long-term net worth goal you’ve always dreamed of achieving probably won’t bring the happiness you expect?
That letdown is a surprising reality many people, especially high achievers, experience. Often, upon reaching the summit of their financial aspirations, you barely pause to admire the view before plotting your next climb.
Most of what makes you happy in life has nothing to do with money … realizing that once you have money can be a painful admission.
Happiness is complicated, but if you simplify it into things like a loving family, health, friendship, seven hours of sleep, and being part of something bigger than yourself, you realize how limited money’s role can be.
It’s not that it has no role; just smaller than you may...