What They Don't Teach You About Money & Happiness

Does money buy happiness?
Can more money make us happier?
The answer to these questions is: Yes... And no.
It really depends on the individual, the situation they're in, and how they're spending their money.
In this video I'll examine the relationship between money and happiness.
And hopefully you'll be able to answer those questions for yourself.
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[@DerekBearzi]

I've always felt that having more money than you need, never really makes you happier... But not having enough money, can cause a lot of despair.

[@superlambda4144]

So true! 👍

[@jasenkavukelic5047]

Exactly!

[@Roan.bot.]

Having ENOUGH money isn’t the key to happiness. It’s the key to a lot less stress because when people have money the are granted the ability to have control over their lives without the people who control the things we need being able to lord over them.

[@facts2focus]

You said the fact!!

[@tak9163]

The key is to be contented. It's not that buying a 5 dollar ice cream would make you happy. It's that you are being contented with what you have.

[@pranavss7250]

This channel helps me lot to become Better Than Yesterday

[@emmag8620]

That is why the channel is even called that

[@mohd-arz]

I agree 💯

[@emmag8620]

Mohammed Arsh M 23 u are the best

[@mohd-arz]

@@emmag8620 thanks a lot🥰

[@emmag8620]

Mohammed Arsh M 23 What shall we chat

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

“Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they don't want, to impress people that they don't like.” ― Will Rogers

[@jcarrandson]

Cars.. The #1 thing they buy to impress people they don't like. I love the fact that I don't care what my car looks like, I drive it because it does the same thing as theirs without the monthly repayments.

[@jahmanguilmore8837]

Very good video , refreshing

[@Not_blue_000]

And they believe this is a necessity.

[@ChiefKapui]

"I just want to be rich enough to be unhappy but not enough to be miserable." -Laura (The Orville)

[@florkiler6242]

brah, imagine being so fucking dumb that you don't know what to do with your money

[@paulthang9038]

That's deep

[@ashishgole310]

This guy has taught me literally everything 🥺♥️ MOST HONEST AND GENUINE PERSON ON THE INTERNET

[@davidsdinero]

If you go from dirt poor to middle class I think you'll get a nice boost in happiness. But if you go from middle class to upper class your change in happiness isn't as much. The poorer you are the more $1 will boost your happiness, while the richer you are the less any extra $1 will boost your happiness.

[@user-ib4bg9kg5s]

well said, I feel the same, going from my place right now to a ¨normal¨level would make me happier for sure.

[@alonzocarle6037]

Perspective. The same applies to our perception of time spans as we get older

[@Bleachiiigo]

Great ill screen shot that :D

[@Roan.bot.]

People just want control over their lives without the need for the systems around them to step in and make it more tedious and sadly we made excessive amounts of money one of the requirements for that.

[@edsanville]

That's called marginal utility.

[@dmgdondada]

Money doesn't bring real happiness but ofcourse it brings happiness when you're able to afford those things you need

[@MrSojek]

And what things do you need?

[@dmgdondada]

@@MrSojek it differs by people's personality and society

[@jintymcginty1469]

but what about when your floating in the Caribbean on your own yacht with your extremely happy family lol

[@jakesteffan1581]

Needs are subjective.

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

“Money often costs too much.” --Ralph Waldo Emerson

[@lukeanddaleigh]

Great quote!

[@VarsVerum]

Money is a basic need, like food and water. When you're thirsty, you need water to drink. When you're hungry, you need food to eat. But once you're quenched and sated, you don't really want anymore food or water for the time being. Money's the same way. You need enough to get by, and maybe a little bit more to enjoy a nice night out once a week or so. But overall you don't need anymore than that. Not having money is detrimental. Having extra money is not really a big deal. While some may argue that if given the option, you would much rather satisfy your hunger cravings with gourmet meals than a cheap turkey sandwich and the same argument can be made with money, in that if you needed to fulfill your house and transportation needs you would like a nice house and a fancy car if possible, that still is mostly a need. Once your stomach is full, you don't care for much more than that. Basic needs are like a bucket with a hole at the bottom. They consistently deplete and need to be maintained. But having more of that need will just overflow, so there's no point.

[@DEALYOURSELF]

"A calm and modest life, brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness." -Albert Einstein

[@darkpaw1522]

It’s less of money buying happiness, and more of money *buying you options to escape sadness.* When you’re poor, you have no such choice.

[@rcoll60743]

Well said!!👌👌

[@ishikakataria9124]

This channel is amazing. I first found you for the summary of atomic habits and then the chain reaction started. I'm finally at a place where I'm going to give all I got to better myself. Truly be better than yesterday

[@wisdom-for-all]

Indeed, it must be said Financial wealth without balance, family and love is just MONEY, and we all know that money cannot buy everything. Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship. If we think money does everything, we will end up doing everything for money, and never find happiness 🖖

[@mihaiioc.3809]

Money buys freedom. without freedom you can't be happy. freedom alone won't make you happy. Money is a prerequisite of happyness, but not the only piece of the puzzle.

[@TheDhammaHub]

As with most things, it's a saturation curve! With moderate amounts of money you get most of the happiness. After that its only minimal benefit.

[@mihaiioc.3809]

depends on the person's desired lifestyle

[@thetriumphanthustler7001]

"The more you learn, the more you earn"- Warren Buffet

[@jan-lukas]

Money takes you from being unhappy to being a bit happy, but not much further

[@olavonogueira8944]

Money doesn't buy happiness, but poverty doesn't buy it either. From my point of view, money has to be seen as a means, not an end. Define the life you want to lead and calculate how much it costs, you only need that amount of money.

[@rcoll60743]

Very good logic.

[@pupfriend]

All I want is the opportunity to prove money won't buy me happiness

[@TheIcelandicInvestor]

Money only makes you a more extreme version of what you already are. If you were a happy person before you made money, you will likely be happier. If you were mean you have more power to be mean to more people.

[@jintymcginty1469]

interesting thought. I think it does in a way make you happier because it keeps you busy it technically will allow you to DO MORE, doing more allows us to live more in the moment /present instead of our heads, which then makes us even happier

[@TheIcelandicInvestor]

@@jintymcginty1469 Yeah that's true.

[@RAJ-uf6jf]

Please do one on "can fame make you happy?"

[@Zeriel00]

Can having a mansion and 100 asian maids make you happy?

[@TheRealDonLayton]

@@Zeriel00 Nope.

[@RAJ-uf6jf]

@@Zeriel00 no

[@mioszk504]

famale*

[@olavonogueira8944]

Ask Kurt Cobain, Robin Williams, Ernest Hemingway...

[@Happylotus0]

Wow it's unbelievable. I was thinking yesterday that money will bring all my happiness. And today this video came out. 🤭 well thank you for the video ☺ I loved it ❤❤

[@steffendettbarn5868]

The comparison is the end of happiness and the beginning of dissatisfaction.

[@facts2focus]

Fact!! Agree

[@Roan.bot.]

Money doesn’t make us happier. Having ENOUGH money makes us less stressed. It’s power and freedom in a capitalist society. Not to mention that at least in the United States most people don’t make $75,0000 therefore more people could have a higher quality of life and aren’t getting one. That’s why money is tied to happiness. Because everyone doesn’t have enough for the notion to dissipate. Havi the freedoms to live like a normal person but if a big expense comes up it doesn’t phase you as much is what people want. If their car breaks down they don’t have to decide between getting it fixed or getting a new one. They can just say “I’ll do this” and be done with it because money isn’t a factor. With enough money money is no longer apart of the equation so people can focus on the other problems in their life. If I could walk I to a dealership and pay for a car just as easily as I could pay for a burger then that takes a lot of burden of of my end. After all, the things that we need to get ahead in life and not get screwed over tend to be the most expensive things because the people in control of those things know people will do anything for it. Being self made without a degree isn’t for everyone so some people want to go to a good college ($$$$$), some people just want a reliable form a transportation ($$$$$), some people just don’t want to live in a place that dying by the day ($$$$$), most people just want control over what happens in their life and to being able to determine that without the strain of the systems in place around them but that reserved for the people with ($$$$$$$$$$$$$). When I say control I mean people want to be able to live without those who control the things that we need or want lording over us who have less than they do. Money is power. Someone actually asked me what I think they best part of being wealthy would be and I said “people who have enough money can say no to other people’s no because with money you can control the situation.”

[@ismellaholyw395]

"Money can't buy happiness but I'd rather cry in my fucking Buggati" -Anoynimus

[@jakesteffan1581]

Dumb.

[@equ1noxii599]

Option C is actually the best option. Sure you make less than everyone you’re directly working with, but you’ll definitely have room for promotions and could end up making the same 120k your colleagues are making eventually. Picking option A might feel good initially, but there’s no room for a promotion and you’ll most definitely never make anything more than 40k at that position in that company because everyone else around you is making 20k. Plus the dude in the 60k position can still flex on the 40k dude whenever he wants (same company after all).

[@kotoriitsuka_]

To get better than yesterday makes me happy. ^^

[@sebastianwidow692]

I personally know people that have literally nothing and enjoy life, and people that are CEO’s and only worry about money, yes money makes life easier, but it won’t make you happier...”We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give” -Winston Churchill

[@astridcassie5]

good point mate💪

[@mzevenkay]

Money does not make you happy but having no money makes life miserable. Nothing better than having a passion that makes at least enough money to be comfortable.

[@BusinessMadhouse]

Money can obviously make you happier. Managing your finances is the best thing ever because generally it's just so chaotic. Do you guys agree with me?

[@mihaiioc.3809]

money buys freedom 'nuff said

[@anubhaaav]

Not having the money even for the basic needs, breaks you from inside. That's the reality.

[@Stay_ClassyYT]

At this point I already learned based on when it comes to money only treating it as a resource is one way to balance between saving vs buying. Only using wisely to be responsible is one way that brings you happy on any hard work on your end to maintain the now part. Listened to other instances by wrestlers like Chris Jericho & Vince Russo on examples they experienced made me understand to lead of not focusing on the money as one priority while just work hard and do the things in order to maintain the right set of mindset to not end up in a messy state.

[@srv1tz_foxy793]

Dang, These tips are really gonna help my future. Thank you!❤️

[@tagaway6173]

Omg at 4:25 I will definitely prefer option C. I do not care what my coworkers make. I seriously dont. -If they make more... good for them, I'll just continue my life. -If I know they make 20k I'll feel bad for them but I'll continue my life. -If we all make the same, whatever, I'll continue my life the same in every scenario. Do people really feel bad or good for these things?? Why??

[@bhushandoiphode]

Wow. You are back! I missed you channel.

[@atulbartwal2421]

For me actually yes and quite alot. Qyite oftenly overlooked is the financial independence.

[@kaiyan1332]

Every video you made can provide valuable perspective for me. In my current stage, I earn money for my own house. In advanced city which I am living, buying a house need so much money. People who are living here may spend 50% wages per month by 25 years for buying a house. It is the primary reason why people living in my city are unhappy.

[@frustratedchild]

Learning the Hedonic Adaptaion, I can only imagine how sad Dan Bilzerian's life actually is. Since he'd done almost all the awesome things, it's gonna be harder for him to find things that would bring him joy☹

[@biancamagalhaes833]

Indeed, is not a simple question! At times , because of unexpectaded situations we run out of money and is Hard mantain the hapiness. In another hand we work on for hours a day, chaising more money, and we end up get sick and overwelming :( In my humble opinion we always have to balance our needs, avoid to spend and taking care our self, and taking time to muse on about this topic.

[@divyeshdadhania5299]

This is the most practical explanation.......if you are a person change from middle class to higher class you will understand everything...........

[@traderB21]

thanks for the vid bro! , 1 tip for anyone addicted to instagram etc. please delete all social media apps it will make you feel way better! get a detox from the dopamine addiction and stop comparing yourself with everyone because you are you! and you have your own journey!

[@Boxof100]

Depends on how you think when it come to choosing A, B, or C. I'd pick C, because it would give me drive to work towards making $120,000. I have a lot of drive and I am vary competitive by nature. Which eventually causes me to rise to the top of my pear group.

[@khandarwilliam5439]

so, to continuosly experiencing the happniess, you need to going back and forth between low-middle class every few months...

[@andreinistor6162]

The most precious thing money can buy is time

[@craftzars]

@L1m1tless not directly buy but save time. Like if you have cheff who makes you best quality/balanced food you save time not making food for yourself everyday. And save on benefits to live healthy and longer life, and longer life = more time.

[@DSBenny]

And adding to that, money can only be earned by selling your time.

[@XHackZUSA]

I changed jobs, however i get payed exactly the same salary. The only difference, now i am doing something i really like

[@pavlova3310]

that's one huge difference, good for you buddy!! :D

[@HassanMahone]

100% more $ can make ur life easier only broke people will disagree no kap 💯

[@jamesrsmith8558]

Money doesn't make you happy but it removes 90% of the things that cause you stress and make you unhappy. the last 10% is up to you.

[@fuadmd98]

Completely agree with you

[@rcoll60743]

Well said, love your philosophy!!

[@ramonroque9376]

Nice! The Lord said do not go after the things of this world for our life is not made up on the amount of our possesions..rather seek the Lord's kindom and righteousness and all your needs will be added unto you.

[@vivekthakur363]

We should make more money so that we could make our and others life comfortable . Giving money in charity makes us happy. Making more money and spending it on learning something new and our hobbies also makes us happy.This is a good effect of making more money

[@worldview2888]

PLEASE COME BACK

[@MainelyLove]

Famous quote from someone who was financially wealthy, about increasing his/her wealth : "...after awhile, they're just numbers." Why is that? Because this person KNOWS he/she has all the basic money needed, and KNOWS their basic necessities are covered far into the future, so they have security. With that out of the way, the rest is really icing on the cake. It's the first #'s at the bottom that make the big difference.

[@zhinai1]

Such a master in simplifying complex concepts! Keep it coming. Thanks

[@ohfawkno4335]

When he talked about the social media part, definitely felt that.

[@ScientistDog]

The point about how much we earn in comparison with co-workers is so true. In my first job I had a low salary for my degree, but everyone else there had bad salaries too since it was a shitty company, so I didn't feel bad. Then I moved to a multinational top-10 company earning more and the happiness didn't last much after I learn everyone there earned more than me, even basic positions. So I moved to a medium company and after a lot of negotiations, I accepted the job and ended earning way more than my coworkers. Though it didn't make me feel happy since as soon as the others knew how much I earned, they started complaining. And when a new girl without any experience got a higher salary and benefits than me because she has the manager girlfriend, that make me felt like shit again and I quit the company. Now I'm starting my own entrepreneurship since I don't what to deal with that anymore, even if I still can't cover my bills with my earnings.

[@iwaited90daystochangemynam55]

FUN FACT : no one watched the full video before commenting

[@ChiefKapui]

Fun fact: No one should need to watch this video for the answer to this question.

[@drryanincemd]

ADHD culture ! ;)

[@ChiefKapui]

@@drryanincemd More like *This video doesn't need to exist because I have my own perspective on it and everyone else needs to hear it through this comment* culture.

[@Zeriel00]

Because it's obvious click bait. Who wouldn't be happier if you gave them a 100$? or 1000$?

[@Zeriel00]

@@ChiefKapui Then don't comment and move on. This is a COMMENT section, guess what people come here for? "comment culture" everything is a culture with kids these days. It's called The first amendment.

[@alexandertk.1282]

Really interesting to learn about hedonic adaptation! Thanks for the knowledge 😊

[@JOSHItheShitalker]

Money won't buy you happiness, but it also won't make you feel despair like when you have no money.

[@usukhgantumur1017]

It’s depends on what makes you happy I am a expert car lover And when I got my first car I was sooo happy After a few years I am still happy Because I get that good feeling everytime I drive my car So it depends on what makes you happy

[@shimmypolkaroo]

It's interesting to me how peer pressure plays such a big role. It's much more healthy to fine-tune our finances based on our own personal needs, not on what our peers are doing. *Most* people don't upgrade their lifestyles when they attain/earn more money and that's the simplest way to have more money. Also, when buying things, buy based on quality and practicality, not price, even if it takes a while to save up to buy it. It's always more expensive to buy repeats of a low-quality item, than to buy one high-quality item. I personally found this to be essential in achieving the happiness from money effect. Thank you, Better Than Yesterday, for a great video. 😁

[@shanesingh7170]

You sir are a credit to mankind. Thank you

[@makemoneyonline7502]

For me happiness9 means the accomplishment of your goals (whether it's for business, family or individual purposes). Yes, more money can you make happier. But when it comes to have a diner every single day in that luxury restaurant or buy the latest phone not already commercialized trying to have many things but not giving a single damn about these things , would we not like to be in an infinite circle that we couldn't enjoy of our own interests in life and not being able to have this feeling of accomplishment. You know... This voice that tells us "you did it! Let's try bigger".

[@matthewescamilla123]

Money doesn’t buy happiness necessarily. But it does buy an individual options. It allows an individual to indulge in their hobbies, to relocate, to travel/take vacations, and many other things. Lack of money leads to more distress and a lack of freedom/feeling of independence.

[@guimi7336]

I sum up the video : money makes people sad, so here's my paypal you can send me all you have and be happy for the rest of your life

[@fictionaddiction4706]

Plz don't carry the burden alone, put my paypal up too.

[@guimi7336]

@@fictionaddiction4706 ok i accept your help thanks man

[@jacobblack2544]

Ok, where's your paypal bud

[@elainelorimer818]

The test analogy makes logical sense (it must've been difficult if 50ish others failed) The money thing is a fallacy, the the 60k live like you made 20k and only break into the difference if it suits your one if your systems for one of your goals. Your argument would make sense if you lived on a planet isolated from all but your colleagues, then the total amount everyone makes determines the value the money carries, then choice A is correct. But on planet earth, we should stop comparing ourselves to specific individuals and instead comparing to our idea if our ideal self.

[@elainelorimer818]

Same with lotto, forget it and only spend systematic towards goals

[@elainelorimer818]

Not my account btw. But I agree with the end, I am happier as a welfare recoveree than a full time manager and heroin addict. Don't get me wrong, I want to find a way not to rely on taxpayers money. But doing it my way is important, I can't do 9-5, and missing with one missile wastes orders of magnjtude more of your money than I ever have. I have skills an ideas and they will bring prosperity if I can focus and be the best ne I can be. But, with PTSD, manic-deppression, addiction before puberty there is a real possibility my emergency emotional response system will never grow past that of an elementary schooler....... Idk why I wrote all this, life's a bitch but hopefully less so than yesterday.

[@n123yl]

I really liked those sentence transitions in the end when you are about to say "Better Than Yesterday". but all in all your, channel really helped me a lot.

[@yashmankar838]

Well Money can buy happyness if and only if you are getting enough money or more than enough money and you have wached this video🤣. you will be happy for your entire life. Thanks to this intelligent guy❤️ for making this informative video about money and happyness.

[@ux4861]

but if you gift someone everyday, you will also adapt to it, eventually it will become a burden. so, everything in moderation. even act of kindness and pretty much everything else.

[@estefaniamendoncadasilva5263]

Your videos are absolutely awesome, as always! Keep up the good job! Thank you very much! 💚

[@jamesc17]

THIS. IS. GENIUS.

[@awa3245]

Money could bring joy to someone who's already happy, but if you think money is a way out of your misery it isn't and it never will be

[@WEALTHYMINDPINOY]

Earning more money without knowing how much you need, leads to unhappiness. 🤑

[@yoavhofstein3658]

More money makes us happier, not only because of the things we buy but also by giving us a new goal to fulfil. You would always want a better car or an amazing vacation, which motivates us and help us feel like we have a purpose in life, which brings up joy levels. Also, money usually attracts hot girls, and friends, which brings you a lot of happiness. So yes. Money brings you happiness. Just Indirect happiness.

[@facts2focus]

Practical you're..🤗🤗

[@mihaiioc.3809]

Money creates a ripple effect, the problem is your throwing tactic.

[@James_36]

Dunno man - I actually got sad reading this you sound very superficial

[@djri2984]

I like the idea that you should rather spend money on reducing things which makes you unhappy than on things which brings you happiness (13:39)

[@david.walters]

One of the ways to feel positive energy is to take your attention away from the negative and focus on everything that transmits positivity to you. Have a beautiful day! 💜💜💜

[@nuvag8832]

They did a similar study for germany and switzerland where it was 60'000 euro (72'000 usd) and 100'000 chf (110'000 usd) respectively. The cost of living in switzerland is really high, think silicon valley in the usa, so the amount seems to be pretty universal adjusted for cost of living.

[@jasonjames4254]

I think this video may have convinced me to retire early.

[@hansdegroot8549]

One million subscribers. Congratulations. Totally deserved. Thanks for all your interesting videos.

[@jensonjoseph6296]

Money does regulate a lot of things, but contrary to popular false belief, its not the ultimate thing to attain happiness. More accurately, the DESIRE for more money is like an infinite rat trap. Only after you bite the bait, you realize you lost your freedom, doing the things you would never otherwise do. The bait is indeed sweet, but at what cost? Let me tell you something, there are more important things than riches. I am not saying that money is not required, but there are many treasures in life which aren't cared by most people generally, but matter much much more than money. Like character - wisdom, humility, respect ... You would want to be a smart middle class man rather than a foolish super rich man. A person who knows the value of simple and basic things of life is better than a rich who is careless about it. Water is never precious until you are in the desert. If it was, it becomes more precious. Thats why be grateful for the little things you have in life, and dont always envy about the things you dont have, because you will never have the things you dont have.

[@mihaiioc.3809]

Money buys the key to freedom, wich opens the door to happiness. If you don't know how much your key costs you'll never get it, and you'll trap yourself. you get to chose the cost of they key, luckly, the more expensive the key is, the better the door that it can open and the longer it takes to aquire. If you are smart and hardworking you get the best key early enough to enjoy it. if you're just skipping steps and looking after the results, you'll forget there's a key and will end up being locked untill you die. how much does your key cost?

[@Je.rone_]

*I can't speak for other people but money has made me happier*

[@jan-lukas]

But did you go from no money to some money, or from a lot of money to even more?

[@Je.rone_]

@@jan-lukas the former

[@ThisisDaniel]

This video came at the right time. Fabulous advice, gratitude is the best attitude.

[@taahakhan]

Happiness is more of in the mindset. If you want to be happy, be happy. The World will always be there to cause unhappiness.

[@saisatik]

A wonderful 👏 and well articulated point. This is what we all should be taught in school :)

[@miked6097]

I went from a job I loved to a job I still love not quiet as much as the other. But I make way more money so it makes it a better choice. The small pay for the job I would rather wasn’t enough and made me miserable living paycheck to paycheck. Now I work harder but make so much more that it’s not comparable. And I’ve become happier having extra money for investments ect.., when before I had a happier job but no money for anything.

[@jacobblack2544]

Money is the reason I study, how toxic my life is.

[@lazarusblackwell6988]

Well im definitely happier when i have money so yes

[@biibris9950]

Having money protects u from some of the the things that can make u unhappy but it does not bring happiness.🤑🤑

[@sammyguamuchsalazar8390]

Thanks for the Interesting topic! Believe me I definitely have learned a lot tonight at first because I'm learning english and your video has too much new vocabulary (at least for me) and by the time Know I now the money does not make us happier It depends how we spend the money!

[@zaptowee6625]

This legit doesn't happen to me. A few hours ago I drove to a park, & while walking back to my car (2018 Hyundai Elantra) I just stopped & looked at how great it looked & thought what a wonderful car it was & thought about going on my next road trip with it. I just got back from a 1 month 10,000km trip, when driving I'll visualize the pistons moving, the fuel moving through the port injectors as the vaporized gas moves along the intake valve cleaning the carbon from the previous cycle. I have a picture of my engines model & its specifics in my mind. My phone is a Samsung Galaxy S7, I remember getting it new 4 years ago thinking it was great. Its certainly slowing down now but I still think about how awesome & amazing my phone is & all the technology inside of it. Eairler today before watching this video I was thinking this just like the car. I have a gaming computer from 2016 & it's got a 2012 CPU in it, a CPU hated in the tech industry. AMD FX-8350. Yet when rendering videos & doing work I'll visualize the electronic circuits & the electron charge flowing though the nanoscopic gates & process nodes of the bulldozer CPU architecture. I'll think to myself how great this CPU is & how I never want to upgrade. I like to buy my stuff new & use it for as long as possible, until it breaks, I repair it, & it breaks again. I have a idea that all things have feelings & to some extent all objects are alive. I build relationships with my properity, gadgets, & stuff. I marvel at its complexity & appreciate its workings. I'll still take my phone case off & look at my now old phone & think how beautiful the design is & how great this technology is. I view the world as imperfectly perfect, & not a day goes by where I'm not happy. I'm a very happy person, I don't think I've had a "bad" day for years. I got my work done today at 7 (self-employed), worked out, took a nice long cold shower (as cold as it goes from start to end) & spent the rest of the day playing piano, writing & studying screenplay, & watching my favorite movie while drinking a sweet licorice tea with the scent of Christmas candles in the air. Then I went into my backyard & danced alone to classical music at 2am in the refreshing winter air embracing my Canadian climate. That was actually my day today, & tomorrow will be similar. I know my very high happiness levels are not normal, but I believe it's because of my mindset & micro-choices rather than some biological difference. Do what you want to do. I was in the army for a year & didn't like it & eventually got out. Aside from that I've never worked a normal job, & have always been self employed. I know there is a saying called "f u money" but you don't need money to say no to people, you just need freedom. I don't put up with clients who don't respect me, I will say "Merry Christmas" to everyone because I celebrate Christmas & I'm not going go censor my lifestyle for some HR department. Be the captain of your own ship, & set course for happiness.

[@servusdedurantem]

Excellent video i can assure you living close to ur job and avoidng traffic is crucial for happiness i always moved whenever changed job to a close aparment

[@inbasicterms-popculturevid1704]

Money is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but it won’t replace you as the driver.

[@Zeriel00]

Evil people can be happy too lol. They're usually the happiest people in the world. That's why bad guys are always laughing in their thrones lol

[@janeene24]

Money is for a protection, like the Bible says. It can’t save you from sickness and death but money can help you get better care and protect your loved ones if you do die. However, if you’re miserable broke you’ll be miserable rich.

[@janeene24]

Mario Layton Where did I say other people’s money? 🤔 What kind of women are you dealing with? 🤡

[@guilhermehx7159]

Iam loving this Channel

[@williamtarunadjaya189]

Do not but things, buy experience 😁

[@donjunior]

This knowledge should be spread through the whole world. Which it isn't.. I guess it is knowledge the capitalism doesn't want to see.

[@miserydevelopmentltd]

You are doing great with these videos. I listen to them while doing everyday tasks

[@jrscisneros]

Love your work! Thanks for your knowledge.

[@pramodsharma-xw8zj]

Your every video is very educative Please add more videos on finance. I have waiting for this masterpiece

[@SuperbTech]

congradulations for achieving a million subscribers! watching your videos motivates me to work on my own

[@animotodiscount]

i subscribed to you! good video. thank you , and really helpful! keep being consistent , trust me! much love to u

[@anarosalina3464]

Parabéns pela qualidade dos vídeos, seu canal é excelente e muito construtivo. Estou me tornando cada vez melhor graças às suas dicas. Um abraço de uma fã do Brasil. Thank you!

[@Peace_keeper112]

I feel the same

[@mundodacrianca2147]

Eu penso a mesma coisa

[@edward279]

I see. Contentment plays a huge factor here. Outside of your basic needs you're pretty much set and you shouldn't be looking at others.