3 Reasons Why You'll Die Unfulfilled: Part 2

Last time I wrote about how relying on, and hoping for, the achievement of new milestones in live doesn't necessarily lead to lasting happiness. So what's on today's plate? Money.

2) Money Can't Buy Happiness

Everyone's heard that saying, yet no one actually listens. I used to disregard 'money can't buy you happiness' too and I made my number one goal in life get rich. I wanted to be defined by my wealth, and I hoped that the wealth would bring about my happiness.This ties into reason number one for why you'll die unfulfilled and unhappy. Even if you become successful and continually make more and more money, you'll never be satisfied. After a while, it's just money. You'll be able to buy whatever you want, own 4 houses, maybe even a boat. Yet you won't be satisfied. Why? Because now that you've become rich and reached this now milestone, you're at a new norm for your life. Having money will inevitably bring about its own unique set of problems as well.

Now don't get me wrong, striving for success is important, or is it? I'll talk about that another time. . . but don't confuse success with happiness. If anything, understand that.

Now I for one still want to we wildly successful and wealthy, but I won't allow that to define my sense of fulfillment and happiness in life.

Besides, if money brought happiness, people wouldn't be giving it away.

Now money brings nice things. And nice things may bring joy into your life, albeit temporarily. Check back for part 2.5 on things.

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