Being RICH vs Being POOR - a video essay

this is the NYT article. its a great read. (i have no relationship with the journalist or the publication) nyti.ms/2NimgU5
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[@TheLifeFormulaa]

Studies have shown that the jump from poor to middle class (or at least a point where you don't have to worry about bills) is one of the best ways to boost your happiness

[@Logan-th2vs]

KLJF calm down professor downer, from now on whenever I am happy I’ll think of this KZbin comment and remember how stupid I am, and therefore will die a miserable and lonely death

[@michaelmancarella7518]

KLJF You must be incredibly happy then.

[@shoeonhead]

KLJF Said they clearly depressed nihilist edgelord!

[@jaystus]

he said, problems, not happyness.

[@karinacarvajal9919]

just happened. not really tbh, more stress. it is about life fulfillment and purpose.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Basically it is Maslow's Hierarchy of needs. You don't worry about self fullfilment when you are worried about shelter and food.

[@user-sf5iq2fl1l]

Respecting odd people like transexuals and shit and worrying about safety or environment is like no priority for poor people. They will not give a shit about your feelings and have no problem not recycling because, they ACTUALLY HAVE BIGGER PROBLEMS. Rich people are stupid if they never been broke, because they wont understand. Everyone has to be broke at least a few time to be a usefull human.

[@chanalebowitzlmsw3268]

Very well said

[@ND-yp3sk]

@@user-sf5iq2fl1l You notice that middle class women who have never worked a day in their life and started breeding out of highschool and had everything bought for them by men from birth until death... They're truly the least useful and entitled people in the world. First to die in any sort of strife though, so bring on the civil war.

[@gcg8187]

@@ND-yp3sk lmao yall think ur tough

[@Baconator1368]

@@user-sf5iq2fl1l lmao are you really making poverty as an excuse to be transphobic? it literally costs *nothing* to respect people's pronouns, it isn't hard at all. I see absolutely no reason as to how being poor and being unable to respect trans people are related.

[@tristanvoros8580]

Money can't buy happiness. But Poverty can't buy anything

[@Canadian_Eh_I]

good

[@swastikrajghosh]

Sometimes some people just don't have any choice.

[@mre7152]

And the fancy stuff you don't think about buying until you're rich.

[@benjaminbuljevic7977]

@@meezglo that's something someone poor would say

[@benjaminbuljevic7977]

@@meezglo is that the best you can do?

[@julianwilton6997]

When you're dead broke, money is everything.

[@user-sf5iq2fl1l]

"I can live with little money, i cant live with no money" A fucking good reason to implement a UBI. Its should exist already.

[@hamishcounsell5579]

"when your dead broke" yes yes it will but i think what the millionare was getting on about is that for him having that sorta money didnt make him happy ive always believe that if you have a roof, food and money for other necesites and wants i think that makes you happy being able to have that free time that bugger making millions each year probaly works 12 hr days and doesnt see his family probaly doesnt even get to enjoy his money

[@samirnawrozada1799]

@@user-sf5iq2fl1l but would you live comfortably, nope

[@tomassedlacik7236]

@@hamishcounsell5579 millionaires can quit - if you have a good job with not so bad money, you cannot quit, then you can really find yourself being unhappy even if you actually do not have money issues

[@bogdankuzmanov2858]

So true but there could be a bigger matter that’s more important to you like raising a family

[@MrNobody_1618]

" Money can't buy happiness but happiness can't fill the plate."-Booba

[@nasseralkhelaifi1853]

Luca Della Vechia ptdrrrrrr t’as osé 😂

[@BiCool03]

Mdr

[@uncurablekill]

I think people tend to get standard of living and quality of life confused. Standard of living refers to how much material goods you can own, while quality of life related to personal factors that affect happiness. You could have a high standard of living, but a poor quality of life, which will make you miserable. I also like to the idea of diminishing returns to the happiness-money graph. As you earn more money, the amount of personal fulfillment you get from each dollar will decrease. For example, a poor person would be happy with having simply enough money to eat, while a middle class person would be happy to have enough money to buy a nice tv. A rich person might not feel happy unless they can get themselves a sportscar or a yacht. Over time, you will need more and more money to make a significant increase in your happiness. Yes, money will solve most of your problems, but ONLY if you are broke or in financial need. I will note that middle class and upper class people will tend to be happier than poorer people because they can focus on their personal life and have access to resources that improve their quality of living (plenty of entertainment, therapy, etc). However, my opinion is that, after a certain point, you can stop worrying about chasing money and instead focus on your quality of life.

[@mohamedarbaoui840]

I think happiness Can the fill the plate if you I used it like fuel

[@wards4386]

True dat bro

[@Hectoralejandroguerrero]

feels like an old Casey video. im in my happy place

[@joshua123838]

I think it was that nice intro music

[@brandonthevisionary485]

Totally agree the new Casey videos be boring

[@Hectoralejandroguerrero]

Joshua seriously. I loved it

[@Hectoralejandroguerrero]

brandon garrison true but i still love him

[@alejanbdroechezuria]

I just like it becasue you have my same naem Hector Alejandro LOL

[@Saturn57]

My life motto nowadays is what Jim Carrey said in his documentary: "When you compromise and you fail, it really hurts. It hurts even more than failing at what you love. I learned that you can fail at what you don't love, so you might as well do what you love...there's really no choice to be made."

[@trollol_]

typical type of life motto for a woman

[@user-yu3ge4iv8r]

@@trollol_ You got introduced to it as a Jim Carrey quote, dude

[@atlantabaruah]

@@trollol_ Jim Carey is a nice lady yes

[@trollol_]

When you do X and Y occurs, Z occurs. Z is magnified when Y occurs to A. I learned Y occurs with B, so now I just do A. Gibberish simplified for you. Welcome 🤗

[@HypnoDaddy]

Money can't buy happiness but money can buy icecream

[@harrybarodawala3588]

which is pretty much the same thing ice cream = happiness

[@zachzinman1990]

nice

[@kingstonshawn2595]

Ice cream is happiness indeed. Imagine buying a whole ice cream cart and giving free ice cream away to eager children at a busy amusement park on a hot summer day.

[@kerimdursun8442]

İce cream can bring happiness

[@tankthepitbull520]

If you eat ice cream every day you grow to hate it and it does not make you happy anymore.

[@DarkExploration]

I respect your hustle so much. I remember about 3 years ago you made a video about how you started getting into filming. And you said specifically don't ever max out your credit card for a camera. And stupidly I did the same thing. Well after years of hustling I've peaked over 134,000 subscribers. And videos like this put so much perspective into it. Thank you so much Casey. But seriously don't ever max out your credit card lol

[@devinseaman485]

For real. Been following both of you for awhile. Both always exceptional work

[@eternalramen_]

haha i did the same thing 😂😭

[@TropicShade]

Damn... and I need a drone! 😟

[@beutelleemaier3532]

@@eternalramen_ so did I no regrets.

[@eternalramen_]

lol worth it ;-)

[@KyleC11]

Money may not buy happiness, but it can definitely get rid of the things that cause unhappiness. Edit: (I am aware that this doesnt apply to all situations. Which is why I said "can")

[@rivoncz]

Not all of them.

[@KyleC11]

@@rivoncz I agree. but give me an example you're thinking of

[@theyoungone5032]

Kyle death

[@casomii7576]

Kyle only immediate thing I can think of is love and loyalty

[@KyleC11]

@@casomii7576 True it may not help you find love but if you're surrounded by disloyal or toxic people. Money can enable you to remove those people from your life (by distancing yourself)

[@shquiddy8415]

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln

[@abrahammekonnen]

That's actually a misattribution but it was from one of his first biographers

[@abrahammekonnen]

Still liked it though, the quote is great regardless

[@BadBoysHub]

The first part doesn’t apply for shit anymore

[@closetcleaner]

Casey Neistat discovering Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

[@tylerosborne1302]

hahaha those we're my thoughts too

[@konradtalaga5711]

Brilliant comment haha

[@RobertoHelou]

thought abt the same hahaha

[@noor_alam]

i said that right as he was laying it all out

[@rayyanghani3751]

That takes me to my Alevel business studies

[@RohitVinay]

Rich or Poor, You Hustle, I respect that. You inspire me to do the same. Great Work casey.

[@JC-yo2ej]

100%

[@johnsmith-wx5fb]

Hustle???? You dont know the meaning of the word! Hustling is jerking of punks under a bridge for five bucks a go day in day out just so you can feed your family

[@Dylan_Kraatz.39]

john smith how you watching this video then if you can barely feed your family?

[@majestyyx]

@@Dylan_Kraatz.39 lol exactly

[@johnsmith-wx5fb]

@@majestyyx did i say it was me doofus?

[@amphowto]

aint no rich people tryin to trade places tho

[@TommyTurkovic]

facts

[@0zymanndias773]

On god

[@skreetdiscreet2003]

Buurrnn

[@StorybyDiego]

Some would consider and do downsize though.

[@neoastral7950]

There's a British show which in poor and rich people switch homes for a week

[@thenickempire1434]

100% agree. I feel like “money won’t solve your problems” only works if your financially stable. Going from stable to rich might not solve life problems (emphasis on might) but going from broke to rich, or even broke to stable will solve a lot of problems.

[@braydensmith3945]

And in this video Casey explains Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in modern terms

[@thatoneguy43533]

This brings back so many memories. I spent 2 years in community college studying accounting. It was a job that I could do (because I was good at math) and the money was great. But going to those classes and seeing how the next 40-50 years of my life would pan out just really sucked to me. Then one day when I was driving home from class I saw a house that was on fire and firefighters running into the building without hesitation and putting that fire out just sparked something inside of me. About 3 days later I volunteered at my communities fire department and started taking fire studies classes and went on calls to fires, care wrecks and even just making sure the elders of the community were okay due to the fact no one had heard from them for a couple of days. I then knew what I wanted to do with my life. After about a month volunteering I dropped out of college and my accounting classes and kept pursuing a career in firefighting. Eventually I became a certified EMT Firefighter and got a job with my cities fire department. I make good money, enough to pay my bills, buy my food, afford gas for my vehicle, buy clothes, etc. Plus at the end of the week I still will have around $100 to go on a real date with my girlfriend, you know, dinner plus a movie. That kind of thing. Yes, I work a dangerous job that could possibly cause my death at any moment. But at the same time I couldn't see myself doing anything else. I get paid enough money to live a good life and still have a fun weekend with my lady and my friends, all while saving lives and protecting people. What more could you ask for?

[@EckhartsLadder]

Maslow's hierarchy of needs

[@obscurecult]

thanks for that, doge

[@yoshih9]

Woah. Didn’t expect to see Mr. SciFiDoge here.

[@gabthebabb]

Exactly the concept people need

[@mrflyingsourcer3515]

F.W Taylor motivates with money, and that's what motivates people. Give them more money and they'll do more work or vice versa.

[@sophiaboat9180]

Humanism at its finest! Self actualization here I come!

[@CassiaChloe]

too true. this is one of my favourite videos you've done casey. In one of those situations right now, and meeting health problems at the same time coupled with emotional healing required from traumatic events. its not fun. when money literally will solve problems. And having to address happiness and a sense if purpose simultaneously adds the weight further.

[@cemulku9668]

I read about a study where it was stated that your happiness increases as your median household income increases, but after around 100k-120k (that is more than enough to solve the basic money problems where you can be comfortable) the happiness starts declining, mostly because of longer work hours and your life being your work etc etc.

[@felt2909]

"'Money can't buy happiness' means 'the mindless accumulation of excess wealth ultimately leads to diminishing returns on happiness.' It does not mean 'poor people should learn to be content without basic necessities or financial security.'" good video, keep it up.

[@TommasoMinuto]

This is good economics lingo

[@VivaFrei]

This reminds my of the fantastic Japanese concept of "Ikigai" - or ultimate purpose/reason for being. It's a Venn diagram of overlapping circles of purposes. 1) "What you are good at"; 2) "What you love"; 3) "What the world needs"; and 4) "What you can get paid for". *Passion* is when "What you love" and "What you are good at" overlap. *Mission* is when "What you love" and "What the world needs" overlap. *Vocation* is when "What you are good at" and "What the world needs" overlap. *Profession* is when "What the world needs" and "What you are good at" overlap. *Ikigai* - ultimate purpose of the holy grail of happiness - is when all four circles overlap. I haven't found it yet, but I'm trying. Peace!

[@karenzhang1020]

Viva Frei that’s exactly it!

[@VivaFrei]

Karen Z when someone first showed me this concept of Ikigai, it totally blew my mind. It also came at a time in my life when I was struggling with the very concept. Still am, though… 😂

[@karenzhang1020]

Viva Frei Well, as long as you have tried ( and still trying ). It can be a long process. But in the end, it’s actually the process that makes it fun and fulfilled. ( I actually wrote a blog post about it:)

[@jordi0m]

You fucked up, Profession is "What the world needs" and "What you can get paid for" (I assume). Otherwise two of them are the same, and "What you can get paid for" isn't used at all. That said, I got the point and loved the concept.

[@PartyRaveAnimals]

@@jordi0m I noticed that too. Vocation and Profession is pretty much the same thing. he probably messed up on Profession. still a good comment.

[@RockstarFlipper]

Yeah being broke makes NOONE HAPPY... Being wealthy might not make you happy, but it certainly goes a long way

[@torsten1970]

Love the way you broke things down, it put a lot of things into perspective

[@GaladonGaming]

Truer words have not been said, Casey. "If you are struggling financially, and someone tells you money won't solve all of your problems, chances are the that person saying that is someone who's never actually been broke."

[@johnwoods8331]

I have been homeless and money didn't solve my problems, changing my mindset did.

[@Ceburekas]

word

[@RobertoBlake]

I’ve had no money and now decent money and I can’t in good conscience recommend being broke... That said, I know it’s not simple. But the thing I would say is if you raise your skill level and then put yourself around people who can pay you what you’re worth, things tend to get better. Just be patient with yourself and hang in there...

[@HarperMarshallSkate]

I know this isn’t really related but i can’t even begin to express this thanks that i have for you. You are the reason my channel is growing. Thanks

[@angie23575]

I recommend that everyone experience what it's like to be broke once in their life. It's miserable but it taught me so much and put so much into perspective

[@NatashaKlishina]

Alright

[@Canleaf08]

Sadly training can be expensive. I'm trying to get my hands on cinema4D and other 3D software, but the software is already 800 €. I'm trying to re-enter film to have a fullfilling life again. I used to work in warehouses and was angry that nobody let me get into film again. So I'm trying to intern again with 29 and maybe I will get a job this way. Trained out of my own pocket in avid for 2000 $. And now potential employers are flocking my mailbox. 2 years ago, I only scored some interviews, but mostly silence.

[@MyMEGAamazinglife1]

💯

[@navalkumarshukla9447]

I loved the title of the article and the way he explained that is literally superb.

[@otivsolim8218]

Money problems: healthcare "Laughs in europian"

[@gavindunlap724]

Laughs in American healthcare, best healthcare in the world

[@throwaway5945]

Skipp Dunlap yeah 3k for an ambulance

[@MrHapp7]

Emstar 1 free but with the amount of people calling for stupid shit you’re lucky if they’re on time

[@VBLN]

Skipp Dunlap I’ll stick to Canada’s, not a dime

[@HerreDePerre]

Skipp Dunlap American healthcare is actually worse than Western European healthcare

[@ExplosiveKaboom]

“Having money isn’t everything, but not having it is”

[@belue79]

this is spot on!

[@blonfrank]

Good life

[@GriffinCaseyVlogs]

Very interesting perspective coming from Casey who has seen both sides of the equation. Good essay my man!!

[@AndryRakotomalala]

Griffin Casey Vlogs right? Loved hearing his perspective

[@bzboii]

As my dad says "money doesn't solve all your problems but it sure does make life a hell of a lot easier"

[@lorrainecamacho2143]

I’m a broke college student and single mom, money is everything right now. Not stressing on money and shifting certain financial worries to other less important issues makes a person like me appreciate a good meal, because I’ve had to skip a few so that my kids had a full belly. The struggle is real, sacrifices are real!

[@bagfullofmoney]

How are you doing now?

[@eschactman]

Most people could live on a $100K salary fairly comfortably. Median US household income in 2017 was just $61K. The "miserable" guy making $1.2M could easily work for just a few years and save enough money to quit/retire (if he lived as though he was making $100K). Then go find a job you love.

[@blingVolcano]

@@suleiman1653 $56,516 to be exact. that's household too. so the median income in the US is something like $28K per year

[@ajayramirez8542]

My family could live comfortably making $50,000.. we currently make barely $20,000...unless you have a degree or are born rich it’s hard to move up in the world. I don’t need a yacht and a Bugatti to be happy I need a reliable car to get my son around safely, I need a house that isn’t falling apart, and we need entertainment (WiFi, movies, family trips) that’s all I really need in life

[@kingofscotland7268]

@@blingVolcano ty I knew that sounded wrong.

[@gt1r]

Problem is that you and for family get acclimated to that $1.2M salary.. if you quit there are no more vacations, no more savings for your children, no sending your kids to an elite private school, no more vacation house, so on. Sure, those sound like incredible luxuries everyone can live without but after a while making a salary like that you become numb to the divinities that said salary affords.

[@sanjaysinghrathore99]

@Alex 2017 if you live in italy,its average

[@RyanRaake]

Casey's 1000th video! Congratulations!!!😄❤

[@smokejc]

1000 seconds is a lot.

[@joescho]

You meant 1000th?

[@grabasandwich]

1000rd 1000st 1000nd

[@RyanRaake]

@@joescho haha fixed it😂

[@RyanRaake]

@@BrettHayworth well that's my grammar 😂

[@dman757575]

This is the most accurate and truthful video on youtube atm ps: from rich to poor now :(

[@2.wheeled.wanderer]

Great video. Loved the distinction between Money Problems vs Life Problems. Casey you do an excellent job at making us look at life in a different way.

[@Christina-xv7ml]

Basically maslow's pyramid a level must be satisfied and fulfilled before moving onto a higher pursuit

[@MS45636]

Glad you said it i was about to make the maslow comment.

[@mylesdonoghue2394]

I was just typing this!

[@pcspieler8pc826]

@@mylesdonoghue2394 me too

[@whyzee007]

This needs to be higher up. Shame that not a lot of people are aware of this.

[@IanChou1228]

Same opinion here!

[@alexwintermeyer2265]

"I've been rich and I've been poor, rich is better". Woody Allen.

[@randomhumanbeing01]

Right on the money as usual! Wiser words have never been spoken about the subject so accurately and succinct. Very insightful.

[@jack-gf6jw]

Wow that was my first casey vid and honestly it was the best video I've seen in a while.. gonna sub forsure

[@lightspeed388]

I don't know if money buys happiness....but, it certainly buys a better sadness.

[@StorybyDiego]

damn...

[@gabrielfreits297]

Malcolm Lang deep

[@j.a.r.family2576]

Yo!!! That's serious!!!

[@SmooviesTV]

That's prophetic.

[@aijhakieth8958]

Omg, yes!

[@SugarcatPlays]

I lived 2 years as a homeless person many years ago. It was a weird rebellious time in my life. Fast forward over a decade later and I’m married with a new baby, a good job and a growing KZbin channel. Time is a weird thing. Life itself is a weird thing. Never think you’re stuck in a rut forever. Things change fast. I believe in all of you

[@ImprovementisGrowth]

Sugarcat thanks for sharing your story. It’s uplifting

[@SugarcatPlays]

Health, Weight & Real Talk you’re very welcome :)

[@SugarcatPlays]

John Savage I assume you meant “years” and not “subs” but it truly was when you had no job or money and you’re sleeping under a bench in the winter. When all you want is to go home to your parents at 17 but they want nothing to do with you. When you’re so hungry you eat out of the trash. Ya... 2 years was a long time

[@AntAnt]

i think he was saying your channel has 2 subscribers

[@SugarcatPlays]

Ant it has 1587.... lol

[@falihpangat4164]

Whenever i watch your video each time i'd get something to keep the whole life wholesome

[@hectortuso5444]

I have shared this video so many times, it has a message so simple to understand. That as a parent and worker, every so often I see him again, in moments of monetary despair. I do not "shoot butter on the ceiling", as we say in Argentina, but neither do I cover 100% of the basic aspects of daily life. I love the message, it helps me focus and thank my situation a little.

[@scidso456]

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

[@dgmcginty]

IN Action!

[@perry9900]

I am proud to say that I know what you are talking about😂

[@seetu1500]

But Maslow's theory was not very correct because hierarchy of needs is not same for everybody and every situation. Every individual is different. That's why you can't use it in motivation. Money can't buy happiness is the eternal truth and you know it when you have it.

[@chadwin]

Thought the exact same thing. haha

[@prateekbansal8302]

Dude! I was thinking about the same thing! Good thing I took a psychology class this semester! It gave me a whole new perspective on humans in general. Anyone out there, should have atleast one psychology class in their life. It helps.

[@DTBJP]

The thing is: No, money won't bring you happiness, but the lack of it will bring you lots of problems

[@zachcline7555]

Like my landlord says ,money can't buy you happiness, But it comes close .

[@Aerochalklate]

if you let it.... pain is inevitable, but suffering is by choice

[@Aerochalklate]

only the people who have the guts to let many things go are the happiest

[@govindshaji2285]

The burgers for breakfast part was so wholesome

[@braydensmith3945]

There’s one thing my dad told me when I was around the middle school she and starting to think about what I wanna do when I grow up: “Money can’t buy happiness, but it sure makes things a whole lot easier.” Which is I think what Casey was getting at towards the end of the video when he said that the best job is one that satiates all of your needs while also being a job you love. And thus, now I’m a sophomore in college studying to practice medicine. A pathway I care a lot about which also satiates all of my needs very well

[@UntiedHawaii]

Studio Casey is best Casey.

[@kiteoma]

yeah he's good! fck

[@hobobobo5244]

Damn i just came off of one of your vids to watch this, cool to see you in the comments

[@Omar-yi2mv]

Go2hel

[@miloz7756]

yo u da best

[@Leo-fz7kz]

"Money isn't everything, but not having it is." -Kanye West

[@kuyaknows]

Leo mind=blown🤯

[@maazqasim1639]

Copied

[@PJG_]

@@maazqasim1639 Lol he said it before the person Casey responded to

[@eliotcole663]

@@PJG_ it's Kanye's quote, there's no crime here.

[@PJG_]

@@eliotcole663 I wasnt saying there was?

[@JonathanKorbRealEstate]

I appreciate your evolution and the use of your platform to make a valid social comment. I will now start watching your videos again. Thanks Casey.

[@daisuke8872]

I had to come back to this video as I'm a dirt poor man, but I always remember to treat others with an extreme kindness and positivity. That sometimes help me correct my negative feelings towards happier way. Happiness does not feed you but it's gotta be one of the most important key.

[@lisalisa4316]

Primary vs secondary needs, don’t have primary can’t work on secondary.

[@ZeroDisturbed]

I was thinking about that! The pyramid of needs.

[@DannyCal]

Being poor sucks but it gives you a perspective on life some rich folks will never see.

[@donacatanguma]

Agree with your sentiment. It gives you certain strengths also. 💋💖 What to us are the things of life ... To the rich are great tragedies.

[@lad4444]

Well said 💯

[@gluv1434]

Danny Cal vice versa

[@Jakesmusings]

Great video Casey! Money is a tool. It’s needed, it just can’t / shouldn’t be used to solve every problem. People who hold this expectation that it fixes everything will not be happy, those who have enough and know how to use it, will be better off.

[@Ray-xl9iz]

This video needs to have a part 2 or 3. What you can do from either point of view. I believe it will help both parties

[@MasculineMan]

I think at the end of the day it all comes back to sell awareness, there are people out there who truly feel happy when they are crushing it in business, and others feel happy when they are with their family, and only making a little bit of money each month to support them. I think the only time when you are living "Wrong" is when you are disingenuous to yourself, and not living up to what your version of success is.

[@thicknick734]

This is probably the most important comment in this comments section. Yeah, money matters, but self awareness is the key. Success means different things to everyone, it might mean having 1 million dollars to person a but to person b it might mean having happiness with their family and raising healthy children. I think nowadays for many people it can be harder to find happiness and meaning, with all the social media attention whores riding around in their lambos. Figure out what exactly you want, and work towards that.

[@Ibprius]

that is one simple truth I wish I would have learned 20 years ago.

[@dmitrijsivanovs4707]

Amen

[@brianstevenson1436]

It just sucks whe u have no money to see your kids

[@brianstevenson1436]

How

[@estebancq]

Money does bring happiness but doesn’t cure sadness

[@Prokomeni]

Esteban C oh snap...

[@kramermack]

except it does tho

[@brandondenver4331]

@@K1L0W0G Those are treatment, not cures.

[@antoinedubois8349]

I don't know dude.. Sipping champagne from the belly button of Ashley while snorting cocaine from the butthole of Kimberly, all together laying on the sundeck of my yacht parked outside the southern coast of France, waiting for our lobsters to be cooked by Chef Luciano and served by butler Winston.. I can't see any sadness there..

[@TheUsername100000000]

Isn’t happiness the cure to sadness? I’m confused.

[@danielZ90X]

This was great! Thank you for creating this!

[@andreacoricciati4909]

You're such a great person, I respect you for what you did and for all the obstacles that you had to deal with.

[@DietrichTiessen]

Casey, I shared this video because it explains the situation of many people. When they wish for money, people tell them “money won’t buy happiness”. But it solves a lot of problem. Thanks for this video

[@LonelyEmpireMusic]

Money makes people more of what they already are - Dave Ramsey

[@Cliffyturtle33]

I knew I would see a mention of Dave Ramsey. Found it.

[@LonelyEmpireMusic]

@@Cliffyturtle33 His financial peace class is so helpful.

[@RD0231]

Bet? I don't see how money gonna make me more broke

[@Mahalakshmi-Khan]

what does that statement mean @evanmcleod?

[@shanekeys1921]

@@Mahalakshmi-Khan It means money magnifies your character it doesn't change you. So if you're self-centered "woe is me" then you'll be the same lonely person in your mansion, etc.

[@Linaiz]

very inspiring episode, watching it for 3rd time already since it came out!

[@CalzoneOP]

Extremely well said, as always Casey! Great video

[@fuxileiro]

Money may not buy happiness but I'd rather cry in a lambo than on a bus.

[@TheRacingMonkey]

Conde007 😅

[@DrAdnan]

The best thing is when you start off poor and end up rich.

[@JeremiahSmiith]

Especially when you get to solve all of the problems at once. You find a job that you love and are passionate about and fulfils you and then you get to solve all of the money problems through the success of working at something you love. Then you become a source of happiness and wealth for others around you.

[@TheRANDOMman10]

thank YOU!!

[@SkyreeXScalabar]

rather just be rich but nothing worth doing is easy

[@dancer4448]

Yes! It makes you appreciate everything so much more.

[@tino61]

like Casey

[@livincountry]

I’m struggling to buy groceries.... money would definitely solve a lot of my problems!!

[@JerseyAccent653]

same!

[@abnteejay2083]

Wow you got me laughing ...that almost everyone problem even I have it most of the time

[@yagedygag]

Thanks for making this video Casey. Before watching I had actually came to these conclusions myself completely unironically. I come from a family that had always focused on solving life's problems without having first solved their money problems. We all need a path, and a good start is solving your money problems first so you can solve life's problems second.

[@boosti_alex1428]

Being rich doesn’t make you happier, but it sure does make life easier.

[@LillyStahr]

yup it provides security and it's hard to feel truly secure without money

[@XYZip1]

And having a harder life definitely doesn't make it any happier

[@josephcalef5184]

if you think money can’t buy happiness, try being poor.

[@marcoa.7280]

If this is all you can take from this video you are dumb af

[@Orchid007]

Money doesn't buy happiness, it buys less stress. But never happiness. Poor people can be insanely happy human beings, but can be stressed due to lack of funds.

[@Canleaf08]

@@Orchid007 lack of freetime, too much work, little compensation.... I can name it.

[@xxlegend45xx72]

Casey I think I'm speaking for everyone when I say you're not lucky, YOU'RE BLESSED!

[@dylandurose7096]

1.2million a year!? Work 5 years and retire... live life to the fullest who in their right mind doesn’t think that way...

[@Movieman1965]

One of the things to consider is that even with his $1.2 million a year his net income might be say, for example, $712,000. From their take out the mortgage payment on that $2,000,000 home of $120,000 per year. So, now he's down to $592,000 left. Oh, but wait, the leases on those two new $100,000 cars? Those leases are about $100,000 annually. So, now he's left with $492,000.... Then feeding the two kids, vacations, entertainment expenses, credit card bills, club memberships, etc. Anyway the point is that depending on his lifestyle expenses he may not have a lot left over. So, most likely 5 years will not get him there. Most people will upgrade their lifestyle every time there income increases ( " I deserve it mentality"). Living within or below your means is one of the hardest things to learn and do! Too much debt will reduce your state of happiness and general peace of mind. But , yeah, if he could save a chunk of that $1.2 million he may be able to retire early. IF...

[@UnknownSquid]

@@Movieman1965 In that case the answer is blindingly simple. Sell the pointless cars, and move to a comfortable yet normal family house rather than a mini-mansion. Accept the fact that normal people don't go on five extravagant foreign holidays a year. Stop buying frivolous crap that's only contributing to his sense of hollow living. Personally I live on 9k a year. Selling those cars alone would cover my expenses for nearly half my remaining life time. If he's smart enough to climb up there, he should be smart enough to identify a sensible comfortable place to climb back down to.

[@barney2159]

@@UnknownSquid you can also move to a cheaper country to live in. I comfortably live on 3500$ a year with rent, and if I could earn somehow 500 000 for example in the US I'd run like hell back to my country, spend 400 000$ for real estate, rent it out and boom I'm set for fucking life, I may open a small business like a gym just for fun to have something to occupy myself with, get any new video game that comes out, occasionally travel for whatever stuff, idk even do some charity work and stuff I'd have so much free time. And that's the plan as of now, just not sure how I'd be even able to go to the US in the first place but once I figure that out I'd do it first chance I get

[@TheMatthyssen]

1.2 isn't that much

[@npip99]

@@Movieman1965 $712k is still a hell of a lot. In just that year alone he can buy a couple properties and get a livable income on rent alone, having to do literally nothing, no job at all just collecting the paychecks. I'd say just work one or two years, buy the properties, and live on the rent for the rest of your life.

[@AntonioMeres]

The rule for me is: Money can't make you happy but makes you less unhappy.

[@ryderwilson7955]

that's a really stupid rule where I live it's literally impossible for the average person to own his own apartment in the city he lives in I have to become rich, to live like a regular person in America

[@killoffman]

@@ryderwilson7955 You don't get what he means. If you don't have money, how are you going to focus on happiness when you've got bills to pay? Money is the bottleneck to happiness, If you don't have enough to live a GOOD live (doesn't matter if you have to be rich), it's impossible to lead a fulfilled life.

[@uncleclem7381]

Ryder Wilson I think you mighta misread it

[@ryderwilson7955]

@@uncleclem7381 yea I did misread it.

[@swollnetts]

Having money isn't everything, not having it is. -Kanye West

[@rashidzia055]

that does not even make sense

[@MDrWAS]

@@rashidzia055 to be or not to be..... having the money -a wasted philosoph of the 21th century.

[@PaulCarterArt]

Great reminders and reality check on life. Thanks CN 👍🏾

[@Dan-oj4iq]

Getting this kind of honesty is so damn refreshing. Without being able to pay for the basics makes even being able to think straight......impossible.

[@charlottesalitsky3453]

Pretty damn good 1,000th upload, Casey. Appreciate and respect your interpretation of important issues.

[@neikels]

I do not know how he does it, but somehow Casey has the power to solve every topics problem and argument.

[@jaredgans5683]

About a year and a half later, still one of my favorite videos by Casey

[@familieanderson2292]

Our favorite video of your videos. A gem of wisdom.

[@TomDeCicco]

Love you for this video homie. You understand and are so in touch with the problem, I appreciate you talking about it. Pumped to see you thrive and grow in this space. Well deserved, 100%. 🤙🏻❤️

[@hammadali594]

2:50 The janitor found happiness by always bullying JD (John Dorian) from the show Scrubs.

[@Barrrt]

😄

[@slawojo]

Boy, boy, boy, I always shout at my kids when they watch your programs, I tell them that they are wasting time and nothing wise will teach a guy like you. By mistake today I clicked on your channel and watched the whole video. You are right depending on how high you sit, you have a different view. Politicians, athletes, artists, celebrities they do not know what is happening at the bottom and they try to tell us how to live. I like you. You have my thumb up and I share your clip with others.

[@justinc2633]

you get mad at your kids for watching youtube?

[@ismaelsantiago8976]

Casey Your such an amazing individual , Thank you so much for making this video, its helping me get through life. keep being great brotha.

[@rubenlar]

I love your channel and your way of presenting things. You've inspired me to start re-uploading videos on KZbin. Being broke is tough to get over. Whether you are born broke or if you become broke during your life. But if someone puts as much time and determination in what they can. As you have done in this channel. Then they will not remain broke. But it is always those who are broke because they live over ability and try to pretend to be richer than they are. And that's a game that is impossible to win. For then you sell the dinner to buy breakfast.

[@Fly69]

Depression dosen't look at your bank account

[@MSTrusAgent]

But you can find it’s settling down in there, if it’s empty

[@PBMS123]

No, but you've got a lot more reasons to be depressed if your bank account is empty.

[@mehdielmoujjat2763]

Homelessness and hunger doesn't know what depression is

[@KingOmarcO]

Sometimes it’s not mental issues.. It’s just issues. And being broke brings a lot of issues.

[@SilverfoxJB]

My best mate recently lost his job and fell hard into depression, something he never had before. I'm not disagreeing with you. But, your statement was a bit of a broad sweep of a brush. Many people are depressed because of the pressures of being poor. Having a bit of money, makes one hell of a lot of troubles go away. But, I accept there are a few for which no amount of money will make things better.

[@stevewhite791]

I really enjoyed this one Casey. I'd add one more twist...about taking a risk in life to move towards something you really want to do or try. Taking a leap of faith could possibly reintroduce the Money Problems which is scary. It feels very uncomfortable to leave the luxury of working on Life Problems knowing oh boy...this move might make me have to work on the Money problems again too. So you choose to stay "comfortable" to minimize pain. But instead, you should minimize those money problems/risks. Paying off debt, selling what you don't need, temporarily downgrading where you can to help give you a little more courage and freedom to jump.

[@Forgivenessdaily]

Aside from the overall message of the video, I'm very impressed at your ability to board and film.

[@SocialHigh]

Casey. I'm 62 and have; NO savings, NO safety net, NO back-up plan, NO car, NO house, NO friends. I was a millionaire and hit a wall. Money never solved my problems or made me happy. Now I'm trying to jump on the KZbin bandwagon but my wife doesn't believe it will ever happen. Not to mention my seven kids :) Life is Life. An amazing journey of discovery, ups and downs and I've discovered, it's where happiness really is. Accepting where you are and getting on with the show. WITH PASSION! Love your work.

[@CHUCKBALLER2024]

I'm 50 & on the KZbin wagon too

[@janrantoo2213]

I jumped over to your channel...you might want to think about a daily vlog or you'll never get the #'s for decent monetization.

[@dizzydismo]

I like the shameless plug in the compliment to Casey

[@alpha_berchermuesli5975]

god damn i needed these words. thanks

[@RushiP69]

I hope your kids will be happy in life when they grow up

[@alsokooniiee4797]

Basically if you're poor like me. Money comes first. Life and everything else forget about it.

[@urigeheadmot1196]

Javen but you‘re still on KZbin watching videos ?

[@GigaChadBossMan]

same here

[@alsokooniiee4797]

@@urigeheadmot1196 and you are still here replying to my comment?

[@paulinarau3499]

You brought it on point. Great video.

[@matthewmorgan7755]

This is EXACTLY what I’ve always thought but couldn’t articulate. At least not this well. Very nice

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

I cancelled paying clients so that I can work on cars 1.5 days a week. Totally happy so far because A) I enjoy it. B). I don't have to earn money, then pay taxes, and then pay someone to do the work I want to do in the first place. Win-win!

[@KnightSlasher]

I think he had burgers for breakfast

[@akshayd211]

Love you, Casey. You are quite the inspiration!

[@dizy1401]

Great video. I’d love to see you do a video on the difference in the mindset of a successful person vs the mindset of an unsuccessful person.

[@kyleeh9517]

Casey's videos make my day a little more better!

[@Picnicly]

I read in a book called The Happiness Hypothesis about a study on money and happiness and they found that 70,000 USD was the general cutoff point for when money stoped increasing your happiness. That if you got a raise from 60-70K you'd be happier, but if you got a raise from 70-150K you'd be about the same. Which really does make sense ... as someone who used to make loads of money writing software and then went from making no money teaching yoga to making a decent salary teaching yoga in Bangkok, I've been through all levels of where money will impact my happiness and I know it's right at around that point (well less in Bangkok, but oddly around 70,000 Baht a month is about what it takes here to be happy and not stress over money).

[@david3wrightson684]

Man those throwback real life photos are priceless. My photos like that are what keep me going. Digital just isn't the same.

[@Call111now]

I'm incredibly lucky to have found myself in the position I'm in today. I had a lot of mental and physical health issues in my late teens that culminated in me hitting rock bottom. I spent my life savings flying to the other side of the world to work as a model and found myself sick, starving and exploited but I kept appearances up on social media. During those two years I was fortunate to see some amazing places and work with great designers but the time came for me to be a mature student and get into uni to study as a food engineer. Yeah, I'm borrowing tonnes of money from the government and spending every waking hour studying and working but I have my physical and mental health again! My coworkers call me the happiest dishwasher they've ever seen. I'm not partying with celebrities and billionaires anymore or working with luxury designers but I wake up everyday excited and fulfilled. I'm becoming the person I've always dreamed of being - a woman in STEM!! I study and work as hard as I can because one day I will nourish the world, and work on supporting the population with sustainable, accessible and healthy food. Idk, I'm broke but I'm happy as hell and all I can do is help others find that level of self fulfilment that I have.