Why does it seem like we all just exist to chase money, money and more money then grow old and die. Are there not other things to life than financial freedom?
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Why does it seem like we all just exist to chase money, money and more money then grow old and die. Are there not other things to life than financial freedom?
Then, break the cycle. Learn new things. Talk to people. Read. Ask questions. Get out more. Don’t just go straight home after work or just stay home all weekend. There is more but you have to put in the effort and have the drive to make it all happen. Wait for your life to change and it will never happen. You will always be waiting. Stop waiting and take action, responsibility, and control of your life. Doesn’t matter how small. If you expect more out of yourself and your life than you’re willing to put the effort in, you will always be disappointed. There is more to life, it’s just not going to be handed to you on a platter like it was when you were a child. If you’re not engaging yourself and pursuing new challenges in both your personal and professional life, that’s no one’s fault but your own.
Money is complicated. You are correct that most of our effort in life is to acquire money to spend money. The only thing I have learned is that you have to find a way to make money that doesn’t crush your soul. In my opinion, this is the most important question you can ask yourself. What do you do with your life? Many people wander into a career or field they didn’t really think about or choose. And then they find themselves deeply unhappy after a few years. I try to not make most of my career decisions about money. I try to take a holistic approach. Being interested is important. Feeling the ability to be good at it too. Helping people is another factor. And the potential to make money is also factored in.