Money vs Happiness

You're free and liberated. Try to find what actually makes you happy instead of grinding yourself down. It will probably be something that isn't related to money.

You're not earning money for material possesions. That's a never ending unfulfilling pursuit. Your earning money to give yourself a secure future, to be able to spend more time with people you enjoy being around, to be free to go wherever you want, do anything you want at any time without money being an issue. You're earning money for freedom and independence. Do you have the hunger now?

I'm probably decently smart, but I'm not rich at all. In fact I'm quite poor by most people's standards.I'm also really happy and work fewer hours per week than anyone I know.If there's one thing I worry about it's that I should be trying to be rich because I probably have the means to make that happen. I might be making 200k/yr if I worked full time. I might be able to start a successful company if I put my mind to it. I've never been ab

Wow, Shocking news!! People want to enjoy the money they have earned ...I have a company and have rich friends, this is completely normal, people do what they always wanted to do when they get money. It is called "financial independence".I read and write on HN(for other people a waste of time) because I like it, and because I can. I travel just because I can. I work on projects that probably will not make money(and end making the most money of all because nobody risks doing it) j

I hope you realize the error of your thinking soon.Money is important. It may not be as important as your health, but it comes close. Money buys freedom from the slavery of having to work. Until you have enough money to never have to work again, you are not free.When you do, you can spend all your time working on and doing whatever you like, pursuing whatever passions you wish. If your current passions are valuable to employers, get the most money possible you can out of it. You are not a

I've had several small successes that would pay for my life in the last years. When I lost interest I just sold and moved on.Thing is I enjoy my life. I value free time and low stress way more than luxury. I have all the things I want and can afford everything I need.My point is you are in the position to choose what is best for you. Don't follow the money just because money, except that's what you value most.

I always thought once you have enough money for food and shelter for some time out in advance, it's just a matter of finding a way to do what you have passion for and keep the ball rolling. That's easier for a programmer than a guitar player. I think part of this is a reflection of the sick culture we live in - get rid of the useless trappings of wealth and stop caring about the mercedes or the LV bag and save every penny you can out of that $200K and if you are unhappy, pretty soon you will hav

I'm going to say something that sounds shitty, because I don't want it come off like I'm bragging, I promise I'm not. Just trying to bring context to how financial circumstances might affect your outlook in this situation.I founded a startup 15 years ago and have done well. It's nothing youve heard of and Im NOWHERE close to owning a yacht or a private plane.With this mild success I was feeling depressed, didn't know why I was building this company for. Sure I

I hate inconveniences of travelling and after I have travelled I quickly forget almost all of the things I've seen or experienced. Nearly same amount of memories remain in my head regardless of whether I've been into 3 or 30 places.I don't want a house. I prefer flats. While living in a flat you just have to bother with what's inside. House is much greater burden.You don't buy kids. Kids happen. If I had kids then probably I'd need more money than I do now, but kids didn't happen to me yet

I own my own business and the company is worth some millions of dollars, so I am "rich" though by American standards, not really. My salary is rather low for being the founder. My partner has an equally low salary. Some employees make more than me.I was formerly a data scientist with a salary 2x of what my current one is. I was miserable.Today, I love work. I create things. I have two kids and a wife and she stays home with them and does actual tough work. I wear clothes from com