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[@ApertureThinking]

We all need money, but there's more important things that money simply cannot buy. Thanks to Extra for sponsoring this video. Get Extra today to start building credit with debit! extra.app/aperture

[@ripship8985]

yes

[@k_klaw2097]

Understable

[@frankcastle1862]

Gae

[@lambporks]

can money buy me a lover

[@nathanmuruganantham1201]

wait... 14 hours before posting this vid???

[@rauhamanilainen6271]

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

[@Archius_09]

What do you want to say

[@rauhamanilainen6271]

@@Archius_09 Money can't buy some things, but it sure makes life a whole lot easier.

[@gc4076]

@@Archius_09 money doesnt buy happiness, but whilst being poor, you cannot buy anything.

[@JaysonT1]

Exactly.

[@xxxs8309]

Good one

[@lawrencemuchiri4679]

"The only reason why most of us need money is to inevitably get rid of it" ~Aperture

[@MiggsMultiple]

🤣 It was a bit of a lame line really...

[@djcgjhvicbimgvvn]

Then there are those who have more than they could ever spend and still just use it to get even richer

[@Narayan]

@@djcgjhvicbimgvvn it makes no sense why you want to be rich just to be rich. In the low end, if you have more then you need then donate to charaties and people in need. It's pretty cool if you know how to use money. Donate to team seas lol 🤣 you know what I mean..

[@djcgjhvicbimgvvn]

@@Narayan I agree, unfortunately most billionaires don't see it that way. To them it's a game to see who becomes the first trillionaire at the expense of the rest of the world

[@JaysonT1]

That stupid.

[@DemetriPanici]

*"Just keep in mind: the more we value things outside our control, the less control we have." -Epictetus*

[@mhmdlbsis8411]

how are you sir 👋 how do l get money 💰 please sir i want advice ❤️

[@Testchannel_2]

It's called an INTERNAL LOCUS OF CONTROL. Its alternative is an EXTERNAL LOCUS OF CONTROL.

[@AthleticHunger]

Stoicism is beautiful.

[@tylerblankenship6375]

And the more we value something the higher the price on said valued item increases

[@DemetriPanici]

*"The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature." - Marcus Aurelius*

[@justlookingaround3169]

When you die you don’t need money

[@davids.7400]

Funny statement considering Marcus Aurelius spent over 100 Million on prostitutes in his life

[@groob33]

Another spam comment from someone who didn't even watch the video.

[@___solar___]

@@davids.7400 Well…that’s good, because he’s seen and experienced the opposite of what this quote said. Negative things in life become a catalyst to learn from, so if you want the best leading experience, get uncomfortable and do things out of curiosity, but be smart about it unlike how Aurelius wasn’t. The worst experiences become the strongest catalysts for change, even addictions.

[@Nico-jb5ej]

@@davids.7400 yeah cuz you were his accountant right

[@MiggsMultiple]

People who say money isn't important: - From a Generation where a house cost $48 - Will inherit a house from a relative - The ones who have plenty of it and forget - The ones who were never without it

[@TehGhostWhoPlay]

sound like you're just making up strawmen or stereotype that dont actually exist. no houses cost 38 dollar and even it did it those 48 dollar would probably be worth more today considering inflation. Inheritance isn't something that bad and i dont see why anyone should be ashamed of it. Sure they are have plenty of it but that must mean that they must have experienced it first hand right? We often spend most of our life chasing thing we think will make us happy because we simply don't own it but like aperture said once if you own it that happiness will dwindle. You don't have to be without money to actually experience unhappiness or the null effect that money has on your happiness. After all you can have all the money in the world but if you can't exactly choose how to spend then it nothing more than a piece of paper you need to survive. Before you begin to accuse me of being a rich guy or kid who live with his parent i m actually living in an apartment and no i don't have any expensive luxuries other than a phone, video game console, and maybe entertainment depending on if i can afford it. My only mode of transportation is really just public transportation or i just use my electric skateboard that can't really go far out but it helps a bit in the end. Yet i can safely say i feel happy because i have a goal to achieve and i dont believe money will accomplish it, sure more money would be nice and it will help me complete my goal quicker but to me it feel like it will make my goal matter less in a sort of way. I dont know that just my 2 cents

[@popopop984]

@@TehGhostWhoPlay Like that’s great and all, but this entire platform is filled with money makers and chasers, the video is filled with ads and has a sponsorship, and every person innately seeks out money. No, you do need money to be happy. More money basically leads to more happiness, because it leads to more time and resources. And I mean real money like a huge stock portfolio, not life wasting jobs that destroy you for slight profit. Yes at some point getting even more money is unnecessary, but you definitely need an impressive amount to be happy without feeling like shit. Money means you can hold a relationship properly even with a mediocre personality, as your partner doesn’t have to worry about anything and they have time to accept you. Money means you can start a family, change the world, and live independently from others aside from who you care about. You can be happy without too much of it, but without proper money (ex. company) you’ll always be behind and never be able to attain proper happiness with many regrets in your life (why did my relationship fail just to work at this stupid job, why didn’t I take care of my children, why did I give up being a writer, etc.)

[@solanumtuberosum6133]

@@TehGhostWhoPlay It’s hard to ignore that white middle class people who grew up in the 50’s and 60’s were financially privileged. If you look at the actual question the video asks, it’s not whether money buys happiness or not. One part of accepting things that are out of control is acknowledging them, so we have to recognize the ways money limits our potential as a generation. It’s all relative, but we do have the past to show relation.

[@TehGhostWhoPlay]

@@solanumtuberosum6133 sure they were finically privileged but in return we gotten better and faster technology than they can ever dream of. Our jobs were made less dangerous and much more easier with the introduction of personal computers and phone. Sure I agree but there are people who have too much dependency on money bringing happiness instead of searching for any other source of happiness that isn’t a materialistic need. Sure you need money to grow a child, you need to have a marriages, and you need money to support a family. But when you force any source of happiness to be involved with only money you will cause yourself more harm when it gone. Like for example someone told me you can hold a relationship with a mediocre personality but with a lot of money. Isn’t that a bit sad or rather empty? Money is holding a relationship down meaning that relationship will be destroyed when that money is gone.

[@realityorfiction]

people say money isnt everything but those people dont know what its like to grow up poor.

[@oneworldonehome]

"Remember, money is a resource. If you have too little of it, you are always in need of it and it gains too much significance in your life. If you have too much of it, then you spend your life protecting it, managing it and keeping it away from other people. Indeed, in this situation, other people’s approach to money is a constant interference and can endanger your life and make money far more of a burden than it would be otherwise. That is why the rich are generally dominated by their relationship with money. Yet, the poor are also dominated by their relationship with money. Here it is important that one seek to develop a meaningful balance." A quote from one of my favorite books entitled *Wisdom from the Greater Community, Book 2* - Chapter 22: Money.

[@ericjohnson2162]

Thanks, man!

[@hieroprotoganist3440]

Good investment advice.

[@alisonchavarria1581]

Thanks, "money as burden" is something that needs to be acknowledged more often

[@alwalw9237]

Wow, this makes so much sense. Thank you for sharing it, I am going to check that book.

[@julieann1975]

I often think of money as energy exchange. #balance thank you

[@betterchapter]

Making money isn't hard in itself... What's hard is to earn it doing something worth devoting one’s life to

[@SeaOfMany]

That is the dream but honestly you need more things than just a high paying job

[@JaysonT1]

Well yeah, anybody can sell drugs.

[@taramaforhaikido7272]

I have that. I get told I make people better people. It gives my life real meaning.

[@Ishan.khanna]

We spend 23 years on avg learning then we spend another 37 collecting it only to realise our body's remaining 20 years are too weak to experience all what we wanted

[@unknowndriver6652]

Indeed

[@fullpushmetals6711]

Nothing Like a Dream.. Keep Pushin!

[@bucketheadkfc]

People have to constantly strive to get a raise, because of inflation. You have to work harder and harder just to make the same amount of money... it's crazy.

[@obcane3072]

The irony is that eliminating minimum wage results in a deflationary environment, where the money you saved, is worth more later on in life.

[@hx5525]

And if the wage is stagnant,the salary is going down

[@karlhans8304]

Wages increase because of inflation too so you dont have to work harder as you claim, although yes they raise slower than inflation in the US

[@GonzaEstayArt]

* Laughs in Argentinian * you have no idea

[@realityorfiction]

I am totally against raising the minimum wage because there have been times where I worked myself to a higher salary only to be caught up by entry level persons who got a higher minimum wage. It feels like im starting from the beginning all over again.

[@Etaoinshrdlu69]

Money buys security and that's pretty important.

[@Dave_of_Mordor]

the only ones who think money isn't important are the ones with money

[@Dave_of_Mordor]

@@GP-qi1ve I did. Why?

[@Dave_of_Mordor]

@@GP-qi1ve and what did they think?

[@youropinionmeansnothing2825]

@@GP-qi1ve what did they think ?

[@brandonturner4113]

@@GP-qi1ve ?

[@DavidMasson90]

The more money I made, the more I spent, the more debt I accured. This of course is not money's fault, but my own inability to control what I had.

[@JaysonT1]

Ironically, the times I spend the most money are the times I'm tightest on money.

[@jeremiahsymonette4781]

It's natural to want your quality of life to reflect your earnings...earning more would be vanity if you didn't. Obviously everyone could be smarter with money, but what would be the point of making more, just to stay in the same place. Why be motivated at all?

[@edwardhammer5427]

This is exactly what I needed to hear this week. My dream job was to work for the railroad. One I achieved and earn a decent living at. This week I was presented with an opportunity within the same company, working the health & wellness department. Money isn't the end all to everything. I'm quite happy, but I see helping others will only add to that happiness in the long run. Thank you Aperture for your amazing videos.

[@umangshah8971]

I am doing my masters in Railway system engineering for the same reason. Would be interested to know which company you are in

[@dorysilvaghost8274]

this channel was one hell of discovery... I like the content because it challenges me in a healthy way, money is important of course but we all going to live experiences that money will not buy. Thank you Aperture. Someone sponsor this guy again

[@djcgjhvicbimgvvn]

"Today's episode was sponsored by someone giving me money, and though the money didn't bring me happiness, it allowed me to continue to make these videos which bring happiness to all of you." - Aperture probably

[@dorysilvaghost8274]

@@djcgjhvicbimgvvn 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣accurate statement 💯

[@avinouthkrs2126]

@@djcgjhvicbimgvvn 😂

[@rajitspdstr]

If your life is like a journey, your vehicle only needs enough fuel to get to where you wanna go, any less you wont get there and in the pursuit if you just keep refuelling you lose the purpose. So treat it as a fuel, and remember money's only purpose is to get thru that journey, and not losing sight of where you are going

[@MichaelOblitey]

I love the analogy!

[@yamuiemata]

The first time I had a gaming PC after years on dreaming of having one was surreal and every day I woke up seeing the dream PC on my desk felt like Christmas , every day was Christmas So yeah...money can buy happiness

[@carpo719]

but that is temporal happiness, it is experiences that we remember. :)

[@derrickrose6]

Money can't buy happiness!

[@axisaligned9799]

@@derrickrose6 are u slow or did u not watch the video yet?

[@allansh828]

@@derrickrose6 if you don't have money, it's impossible to be happy

[@OntologicalShock777]

Relate much although it's not with an High end Graphics.

[@mayonnaisesandwich9509]

I'm 14 and I live in poverty in Australia and the first time someone gave me something for free I felt so happy I had something it was only a bag but I've had it for 9 years and I use it as a pillow because it reminds me i can still be happy even though I don't have money. but if I did have money [enough to buy a house and food] I would be a lot happier. I only went to school for a few years so I cant really punctuate anything lol.

[@amaaryusuf3605]

May Allah give you whatever you want

[@amaaryusuf3605]

@@krishgohil who said it doesn't

[@amaaryusuf3605]

@@krishgohiloh I never you were saying it as a question, but that's true Ive been to Somaliland in Africa and I mean my family is like average but over there people think you are some kind of millionaires.

[@chuckdrake2592]

But yet you have internet?.

[@mayonnaisesandwich9509]

@@chuckdrake2592 Internet is free at a lot of locations in Australia, and phones are given to some of the homeless so they don't kill them selves.

[@nomaderic]

I know money is important, especially in America but at one point a couple years ago I stopped caring about money, stopped caring about material things. Sure I still have to go make money but I only work and make just enough for my absolute needs and the rest of the time I travel the country. I can 100 honestly say that I am HAPPY. Sure I don't have much, I have almost none of the comforts or securities that most of you guys have but what I do have is tons and tons of life experiences. I dont spend my life working I spend my life LIVING. And it's beautiful. These past 2 years I've climbed 14ers high in the rockies, I've stared in awe at the redwoods towering over me, I've swam in all 3 oceans bordering the country, I've got to live and see what life is like in most major cities, etc. Sometimes when im alone I think "what if I just stop this and get a regular job and a home etc" and then I end up doing or seeing something amazing and I realize I can never go back. I've tasted freedom (or the closest thing to freedom I can achieve) and I can't go back to the slavery of the grind

[@mussieteklu3400]

a lot of money = a lot of freedom

[@macblink]

"Expend on experiences, not things" that is actually a great, great advice 👍

[@IamINERT]

I think so too

[@lambporks]

Me living on instant noodles 24/7 “ about 2 dollars a day “

[@Harbalz]

Treat yourself to a steak 🥩

[@lambporks]

@@Harbalz I did two days ago 😌 was my bday haha

[@hithere5150]

@@lambporks Happy birthday m8, and good luck in life 🙃

[@MortyMortyMorty]

@@Harbalz Steak is bad for the enviroment 😥

[@legendkryt7006]

@@MortyMortyMorty it is bad for u 😹

[@OktoberJournal]

"Money can't buy happiness" is often (not always) said by those who grew up not poor and/or who gre up fortunate or even privileged. In my opinion then, that's what I've noticed in my surroundings.

[@ravidesai1251]

If people who say it grew up financially stable, then it shows that it doesn’t buy happiness I guess !

[@wilsonmpesha904]

@@ravidesai1251 But they don't know how one feels without it...

[@x97s]

Nah its misunderstood.. I still believe money cant buy happiness and I grew up poor

[@killexpert5095]

because they are the only ones who know

[@rondameravella2885]

@@wilsonmpesha904 Why does that matter? They're not making the claim that poor people are happier, only that rich people aren't. Ravi has the right idea

[@rahulgulati8726]

The best description in a systematic manner of my view towards money. Isn't life the sum of experiences? Live to have experiences, Even the smaller ones. Fulfill those as well which just aroused a random thought in your mind. Live, Isn't that why we are here?

[@craftyartist6091]

It's true that money is important, but if you think about it, it's not the money that makes you happy it's the things you can do with it. Or at least, that's how it is for me. :)

[@68plus1.]

Thank you for the english subtitles. English is my 2nd language and it's hard to understand through voice sometimes. Though I improved alot, having subtitles on yt videos seem like a blessing. Thank you

[@dontknow8477]

yay

[@user-pu7nf3ef9x]

His voice is so smooth that even 'auto-generated subtitles' are exactly the same.

[@casper9594]

This just repeated what I've been saying to myself.. I want money to buy time. More time with my friends. Because I need that time to improve my mental state.

[@gameaddictgonewild4391]

happiness is ditching this society we made, the rules, the corruption. When u play with ur friends monopoly, but u start 10 rounds later, u wont become happy during that game.

[@macblink]

But life is not a monopoly game, none of us alive "started" this society, you must chase your own happiness, no matter the age you live in.

[@gameaddictgonewild4391]

@@macblink no, society itself started by the sumerians. Not related to what i was saying though. I didnt say we started the society. If we, or i did. I would have been better of since chances would have been way better than they are now to become wealthy. The sumerians whre also the first to imply money. But they never had control over the money flow like some have today. When ur so rich, that u control every aspect of society, related to money (so everything basicly) u can create the money, with debt owned to you. The game is broken. Just like any other "game" i have played before.

[@sinfulyetsaved]

I went from 15k a year to 300k a year I can tell you that after 100k all bills paid, you have a car that doesn't break down, you can go out and entertain it does not increase after earning more. You realize everything is relative. Whether you make 500k or a million a house is just a house, a car is just a car a watch is just a watch. What I found to bring more Joy earning more money is a purpose bigger Than just earning money to self indulge. Earning more money to give away more money while maintaining a budget to live well below my means brings more purpose and more joy. To give bigger tips, to pay for someone groceries, to donate money to a worthy cause this is what brings joy. To increase the well-being of humanity through your labor.

[@danny7610]

That's is true,

[@brianyulong3064]

Generally, I find that people work for one of three things: money, fulfilment or impact. Its the balance of the three that gives ones life meaning.

[@dustinbaugh601]

The correct answer is however much is required in your area to purchase property in your area, build a home on that property, and have that home equipped with a geothermal closed loop heating/cooling system as well as solar pannels and enough battery walls to remain mostly off grid if not entirely. In the unlikely event you have enough land and can afford to also build a wind turbine do that as well. If you have enough to meet those conditions auto bidder can sell your excess energy back to the grid and can replace the need to work or at least significantly offset your necissary income to be more sustainable. So as a rough estimate without actually knowing prices in your specific area... about $500k give or take. $500k and you can essentially retire or shift to something that is only part-time and actually have a life.

[@carpo719]

Wonderful video. Nailed it with the experiences.... my wife and I make a moderate income, we've been broke before plenty of times. But we don't buy new cars, or 'upgrade' to a larger house just because we can. We save our money, and earn our vacations. Take a month off every year, spend it with family. It will make you more wealthy than you could dream of. *I promise*

[@MiggsMultiple]

So you live in a Trailer or are you from a Generation that could buy a house for $27?

[@Void_Astrea]

@@MiggsMultiple ummmmmm maybe they're just disciplined?

[@astranger3377]

@@MiggsMultiple they are just living as they want, You can't judge for that

[@robomatt101]

Banker: How much money do you need? Me: About tree-fifty

[@thomas.q.midgley5852]

Is n y'alls goin affa dat Locha-a-mess Moansta' ?

[@kundaliniairport]

oi shua, wot ese?

[@Testchannel_2]

Aperture: How much money is enough? Everyone who's broke: As much as possible.

[@nzuckman]

Honestly, I think you've got it backwards. From what I see, people who know what it's like to have too little usually have a much more realistic sense of what "enough" looks like than any rich person, because they have firsthand experience with how money stands between them and the things they genuinely need. None of the billionaires on Earth seem to think they have enough. John Green did a fantastic vlogbrothers on what having "enough" means.

[@thomas.q.midgley5852]

Who needs more money : You and any person that is will or has ever used money.

[@nzuckman]

@@thomas.q.midgley5852 it starts to seem a lot less necessary when you realize money is just an abstract representation of value that we use as an excuse to deprive people of the resources they need, while keeping everyone else running in a hamster wheel to keep the economy running. There was a time when humanity had no need for money, and we've since matured beyond a genuine need for it as a society.

[@Sparkl1ngM1lk]

Money is definitely not the most important thing but it can make you happier. the times I've felt shame all day long because I'm not dressed the way I'd like to or the times I've been out and I wanna get something to eat and I can't. the times my mom has cried because she can't meet our basic needs and it hurts so much seeing that because I don't blame her or hate her for it. it's very difficult and there is a lot that money can give you. it's not the MOST important but it's VERY Important.

[@jarensauer1898]

That closing line. Damn. @Aperture I am so thankful for the work you do, and the perspective you bring. It’s so empowering and encouraging. What a beautiful mind.

[@PloverTechOfficial]

All of your videos are awesome I’ve found a much deeper understanding of… Everything really, you could even say you’ve opened the aperture of my eyes so I can see more than before.

[@DavidMiller-du9dy]

Retiring early is possible but tough, it definitely requires discipline and big sacrifices. It’s not only about saving, the huge step is boosting earning capacity. I’m glad I got into stocks and recently understood and purchased my first NFT.

[@kelvinjohnson3906]

Not everyone has their financial freedom so well sorted out, it’s ideal to get in early on some investment opportunities.

[@noelstout3056]

@Sean Roger I’m aware of Dan Raziel, how reliable has he been, and how profitable are his trades on a monthly basis ?

[@rohitmajumdar1579]

Financial freedom is about control. control over your financial present and your financial future, it all comes down to investing right. I have plenty of passive income to live off of all because i learned the principles of value investing.

[@661.julian4]

I think i would rather retire at 65 than 40, because of the sacrifices in life. you miss out on experiences

[@asadfarraj]

You just made me cry with this episode, that is, when you talked about experiences. I have a really close friend who comes from a far-away city, and today was his last day with me for this year. Due to the whole pandemic thing, we were meeting after 3 years, and he just stayed here for this week. I can't believe this time passed so quickly. The sad part about it is, that he only came here, to my town, because of our friendship. He could have easily chose not to, but he didn't do so. And I couldn't even meet him today. I was so mixed up with my own problems (My phone and PC decided to malfunction simultaneously, then my house almost burned down), that we could only talk for something like close to half an hour when he told me he was leaving. I will surely miss him. Tomorrow at the crack of dawn he leaves. I just hope we can say a final goodbye tomorrow, and that he returns early the next year.

[@mozvidz]

*This channel is one of the best in the entire KZbin platform. Very informative, well researched and very well spoken, with a tint of ASMR in the narrators voice!*

[@jeeetb]

Money is simply a means to an 'end'. What exactly defines this 'end' is what's important.

[@moalston4203]

More money does not mean more happiness but it sure does makes things easier

[@daviddavelong877]

Shared and subbed. The entire world needs this as a "transition into wakefulness" introduction instead of alarm clocks.

[@fatalfury28]

That last quote was beautiful...enlightenment with just that message, thank you aperture

[@BlissedKeyboardist]

This was something I had been thinking of recently. Thank you for taking the time to create your video and sharing your thoughts

[@dontknow8477]

yeah me too

[@ameenabdullah3712]

Exactly

[@martinwest2538]

The amount of money you need is dependent on the local conditions (prices, taxes, resources etc.). But the average amount needed for a fulfilling life is having enough to cover your daily needs to get a roof over your head, clothes, food, health care, and all the other stuff you really need, and to pay for the other daily expenses you have like bills and taxes. Besides that it's good to have a security buffer tucked away for surprising expenses and for occasional outgoings. And finally there ought to be a moderate amount of money to spend on entertainment and perhaps even some indulgences from time to time. All over that is vanity. There is, however, an exception: you may also want to put money aside for a good reason in the future, like the schooling of your kids, buying a new house as the old one gets too small, a trip around the world or whatever.

[@mackmizzle971]

Life is a game. Money is how we keep Score. ~Ted Turner

[@artawhirler]

I once read that "A rich person is anyone who has a dollar more than they need."

[@aileronhelicopters]

🤔😳😳😳

[@drakausdromgatti58]

Bills, food, shelter, one maybe two hobbies and the very occasional splurge...any more than that it just starts getting greedy

[@dreamrabbits5072]

Exactly, that would be a dream for me. People are so greedy it's gross.

[@Yes_this_is_my_cat]

they say money doesn't buy you happieness, but it's easy to have for sure

[@blackchang1981]

Great video. I have been thinking about this topic fairly recently and this was a welcome perspective that I didn't anticipate but glad I came across.

[@inspire1you]

You do a real research man . THANK YOU VERY MUCH 😊

[@0ookii0]

lol I live in a 3rd world country and 75k is what an average citizen makes in his entire lifespam

[@tript3611]

Where?

[@IamINERT]

Damn… What third world country you live in 👀

[@dechubasco830]

Yes , Same in my country as well. There are more than 30 countries where GDP per capita is less than 1k $ and most population only work when they are age 18-60 so they only earn less than 50k$ in their whole life.

[@rostingboy4335]

Money cant buy you happiness, money can buy you resources without it you cant be happy.

[@JaXXTroNaut]

At the end of every video I just get chills, every video is a banger! Bro you’re very underrated!

[@razvan7222]

this channel keeps me awake at nigh, i love it

[@chrismuratore4451]

Since we're reducing our financial value to mere numbers, I prefer to calculate my wealth by number of pennies. Its a more satisfying illusion =)

[@fullpushmetals6711]

Mine is Ounces Of Silver n Gold Stacked.. Keep Pushin!

[@kaithleen3872]

wow the way this made me cry, thank you. i urge you all to fight for a classless society, we have the means to make this happen

[@avarice8765]

“Money can’t buy you happiness, but it can buy stuff that makes you happy”

[@WORDversesWORLD]

Socrates said it best, "For I go about doing nothing else than urging you, young and old, not to care for your persons or your property more than for the perfection of your souls, or even so much. And I tell you that virtue doesn't come from money, but from virtue comes money and all other good things to man, both the individual and to the state."

[@Junaid6646]

The satisfaction income which you described as $75,000 may differ from country to country. Here, in India that's the salary of the topmost executive in an MNC. For this amount of money, we can purchase a 2 bhk Flat every year in any metro city of the country. Here, in India even a $1,000 per month salary is a dream for many since it covers all the costs of a 5 member family even in a metro city.

[@aileronhelicopters]

Same in Africa, rich guys make $1500 a week.... I was working for $5 a day in construction

[@civa1117]

$75000 is an insane amount of money...

[@wek33]

people need enough money to maintain a roof, a full stomach, and good health, and that money needs to be provided with no strings attached. by virtue of being alive you are entitled to those basic dignities. you don't have to work if you don't want to; you can sit around all day in the peace and solitude of your private space. with that security, those who do not work will eventually start working or volunteering or otherwise start being "productive" as having their basic needs met affords them the time and space to achieve a serenity and clarity that leads to happiness.

[@insankamil2909]

you love your job rather than being jobless. you know you can choose the otherwise, you absolutely know but you don't choose, because you are not "destined" yet, that's it. Steve job experiences life sucker cancer in 11 years, that's his "Destiny", i mean that happent in the past(2000's). think bout it. how much do you love your job?

[@insankamil2909]

i believe you can have your happiness

[@solenephalem]

Money doesn’t buy happiness, but you can buy things that can make you happy

[@thomas.q.midgley5852]

Money don't buy happiness, but it sure does make suffering a hell of a lot more palatable .

[@AhmetKaan]

*If you want to be sad, no one in the world can make you happy, but if you make up your mind to be happy, NO ONE and NOTHING on Earth can take that happiness from you...*

[@levyroth]

Doesn't work like this unfortunately.

[@evanpaluch6190]

@@levyroth I agree. His comment is a bit naive and black and white thinking

[@JE-ee7cd]

People also tend to be happier in the long run by donating money to charity rather than buying unnecessary stuff. 😊👍

[@MiggsMultiple]

Charities are happier about that too.... They keep more than what goes to the cause.

[@JE-ee7cd]

@@MiggsMultiple That very much depends on the charity. Effective Altruism charities such as the Against Malaria Foundation are highly effective with donations, often having a 15 times return on the donations. 😊

[@ameenabdullah3712]

@@MiggsMultiple yeah , unicef donation could take upto 37 to 40 percent for administration . But there are 100 % donation charities .

[@MiggsMultiple]

@@ameenabdullah3712 Like Steve Hughes said: "Why give money to a charity to buy a homeless person lunch, when I can just buy a homeless person lunch"

[@IamINERT]

You got to be fucking with me If you going to talk to yourself at least make it more believable 👀

[@myonlineacct1307]

W O W. Great video. The last quote hit me like a truck.

[@ajalyounis817]

Thank you for your amazing content 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@mikerementer2358]

Remember, if you have food and a roof over your head, you're doing great.

[@Testchannel_2]

... unless if that roof belongs to a prison, and that food is prepared by the guards who order you around.

[@mikerementer2358]

@@Testchannel_2 *In reference to non-criminals*

[@artenstien7100]

Until you get a health condition that requires spending

[@aaronhow1932]

@@mikerementer2358 I guess it depends what you want to define as "criminal". A good percent of the USA is locked up behind bars for things that the current gov. no longer considers a crime because it never harmed anyone in the first place. Just think about the slippery slope of Stop and Frisk in the USA. They claimed they were just removing crime, while actually trying to remove basic rights.

[@malaymayank6576]

Man, what good content you provide, we all love it. Please , please make a video on the topic " are we significant in this huge universe or not (something like that ) please please If you read the comments then please and also continue the shower thoughts series forever. Best of luck

[@Winedawg2564]

Enlightening... But confusing at the same time. love it!!

[@diabolicalllama5460]

Great video as always, hope you're doing well and can't wait for your next upload!

[@trentgarland522]

Money doesn’t buy happiness but neither does being broke 🤷‍♂️

[@mackmizzle971]

Some broke people are happy and ALOT of people who are rich are miserable why do you think there are so many millionaires who commit suicide?

[@dreadheadbandz1943]

@@mackmizzle971 for every rich person you can name that committed suicide...I can name 10 more poor people who did the same

[@jk6971]

This came at the right time. Was thinking about money, and how I missed out on a lot of money due to a bad trade and feeling really bad about it. But this helps a lot with perspective and something to think about. Thanks.

[@frostman9661]

Really profound thoughts my friend. Amazing work!

[@maxxxskrr311]

So underrated man, you have a talent. Keep it up👊

[@saekkhan4874]

“People don't want to be millionaires - they want to experience what they believe only millions can buy.” - Tim Ferris

[@MAYURPATIL-zx1nz]

so much true

[@AB-wh5rr]

It has never been about money, but more to do about the true meaning of things, of living life purposefully, filled with all this world's beauty..

[@youropinionmeansnothing2825]

Its always about money stop living to yourself. I bet if we switched bank accounts you wouldn't be so happy but I bet I would be lol

[@IamINERT]

But we cant without money

[@kalmageddon97]

@@youropinionmeansnothing2825 you are a sad human being

[@youropinionmeansnothing2825]

@@kalmageddon97 sad because it is about money. How are you talking shit ? You used money to either buy a cellphone or cpu then bought internet to tell me I'm sad lol people who say its not about money are just lying or already have money

[@kalmageddon97]

@@youropinionmeansnothing2825 my phone and internet don't make me happy. And if you believe this, you will never be

[@razerone49]

Money can’t buy happiness but it sure as hell increases your chance at being happy. That said, no one can deny that money buys comfort and to many, that’s worth the unhealthy fixation on obtaining it.

[@MichaelOblitey]

I couldn’t agree more! I always say money is a tool! Don’t be a Slave to it you make it your slave!

[@aileronhelicopters]

@@MichaelOblitey yap

[@KhanTalha]

If you run out of money,buy some!!! -sun Tzu (the art of stonks)

[@wquainoo77]

Money indeed is important, but we overrely on it. If we don't make this much, then we tell ourselves that we are unhappy, the hyperindividualistic sociery tells us we aren't worth it. But I believe that we all have wealth and have been lied to about it, so no matter how much money you make, if you don't realize, acknowledge and share the wealth within you, then you are going to constantly chase something that won't fufill you even if you do get it.

[@thaiylooze8217]

Bro sometimes I think about how far ahead our species would be without money being the driving force of our lives. Sounds deep but just a thought lol.

[@BasicLib]

@@thaiylooze8217 I would actually say the opposite really. if anything the accumulation of wealth and the desire for it is one of the defining features of the two major socio-technological leaps we made as a species... From Hunters to Farmers, and from Farmer to Workers If anything humanity's insatiable desire to be "better" is the source of our great accomplishments and also some of our darkest acts.

[@thaiylooze8217]

@@BasicLib agree to disagree😁

[@BasicLib]

@@thaiylooze8217 That’s fair I just wanted to raise that alternative point seing as we have spent our time as humans in both states: A classless, moneyless state with no private property, no inequality and strong communities where we lived as one with nature taking not more than we needed. This was about 90% of human history and encompassed about 30% of all humans who ever lived Then Everything Else since man realized plants could be induced to grow, animals could be kept for food and used to perform tasks and ultimately that if you burn a certain black rock and boil water with it, you can do things that frankly seem like magic all in the search of ever increasing desire for wealth and comfort. This has only been the most recent 10% of human history but encompasses about 70% of all humans who ever lived. And is the reason I all the way from African can literally talk to you wherever you are in the world with what seems like magic. But is really technological innovation driven by that very desire to obtain more wealth and comfort both individually and collectively. It’s not a moral judgement but rather an anlyitical statement on how we got here seeing as you made a claim that we’ve actually lived trough as a species (spent most of our time there even), yet what you imagine did not materialize.

[@BasicLib]

@@thaiylooze8217 it is however an interesting question Which came first, the technology, the society or the inequality and are they all inexplicably linked. Maybe it’s even the wrong question to ask 🤔. But it is something one ought to think about.

[@lifeadventureswithjeremyca590]

Awesome insights on money! We only really want money, for the things it can buy!! Just, because you have it, doesn't always mean you're going to get what you want with it!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!$😎💰💵💸💲🤙🏽

[@JaysonT1]

If what you want can be bought, it will

[@mohammedabdulrazzak7386]

I loved how you described the concept of money at the end... Inevitably getting rid of it.

[@bigbaby4584]

We are taught to chase money, instead of money chasing us. We are slaves to money but once we figure out how money works you will never be broke. It’s not about what you make it’s about what you can keep.

[@frenchblacksmithedits280]

"Buying time" that made me feel awful that humans actually have to pay money to spend some good time this is so dumb when you know that money income is usually defined by your family's money.

[@thebrownengine9222]

People remember and look up to Albert Einstein more than John Rockfeller.

[@solonada9602]

I don't understand Aperture's videos whatsoever, but I still enjoy watching them. His voice is soothing.

[@emma-lj6cg]

this is now officially my favorite channel

[@galliano100]

Money can buy experiences. Just imagine going on a trip with your best friends and family.. to the Maldives.. all in a big villa, unlimited foods and drinks. Daily activities, massages. For 2 weeks straight. Then take a private jet to Dubai and go shopping, jet ski’ing, relaxing on a yacht with champagne and fruits.. Relaxing and taking time to spend with your family whenever you want without stressing about money and bills. Financial Freedom is the ultimate goal

[@axisaligned9799]

This. 100%. Anyone who says it can’t is just coping because they have no hope of becoming rich, or they are rich already and don’t have any idea what to do with the money

[@legendkryt7006]

Financial freedom ultimate goal. 😹😹😹💩💩💩💩💩

[@steauafan4ever]

@@axisaligned9799 The ideea is to be realistic, wishful thinking about millions or billions is pointless, and may make you unhappy. We need to be happy despite the amount in our bank account. Financial freedom cannot be achieved by everyone, only a small percentage 5%-10% of people ever achieve it. What do you do if you fail? live the entire life without being happy? or learn to be happy with what you have.

[@axisaligned9799]

@@steauafan4ever you can be happy and still accept the fact that life would still be better with more money. People can still live happily even if something tragic like a family member dying happens to them, it’s just a matter of accepting it happened and move on. I’m not saying to just complain all day u are right, just gotta keep pushing forward. It’s just that I hate people who deny it, it’s delusional

[@galliano100]

@@legendkryt7006 I’m on my way to get it. 26 years with a networth of 250k (crypto stocks and one small rental property) .. this is just the beginning.

[@chencohen2369]

I pursue money for a few reasons that would make me happy. have free time so I could spend it how I want. giving to friends and family so we could enjoy together (help them retire, live comfortably, and travel) traveling and gaining experiences plus meeting new people. give and volunteer. health, and safety. safety especially in case of emergencies and especially extreme ones where the rich are usually in a better position.

[@TNCReacts]

This is a wonderful video. Very well explained and the thumbs down are pointless. Great video!!!! Big fan of yours.

[@sachinlobo2738]

Money only has value if spent. The choice is ours on what to spend it on!

[@nzuckman]

Nobody needs any money because we made it all up. At this point money is primarily used to bar access to critical resources from those who need it. Those who have hoarded wealth since time immemorial use it to consume more than any of them could ever hope to need, and have rendered themselves unsatisfiable in the process. Money only exists because we collective agree that it exists. It's nothing more than an imaginary friend we've matured beyond the need for; now we just look crazy, with 34 vacant houses in the USA for every unhoused person (~500,000). Such a situation is only possible because we think the amount of green paper you can get should dictate whether or not you can get what you need to survive.

[@Void_Astrea]

I used to ask people why i cant walk into a store and buy something with some cotton in one hand and some sticks in the other.

[@nzuckman]

​@@Void_Astrea Cuz not everybody needs cotton and some sticks. But everyone needs things like shelter, food, water, and healthcare, and these have been kept behind paywalls for so long that people conflate their need for these resources with the idea that we need money for society to function and to engage with others. It's only necessary because we make it so. But there are other ways of organizing society that let you procure goods without having to engage in explicit transactions. Work someone does to directly support the well-being of their community can be seen as implicit payment to society. In return for taking care of your community, your community takes care of you by guaranteeing fair access to its resources.

[@AIGAMING18]

How much storage worth of stock footage do you actually need..!?

[@fayyaaz2265]

Billions and Billions and Billions

[@George-eu6hk]

Aperture: Yes

[@kindofanmol]

love your vids man.

[@JacobWatters1]

Watching your videos is what makes me happy :)

[@MichaelOblitey]

Is videos are amazing! I take inspiration from his video making with my videos on my channel!

[@ahmedattar1829]

Oh boy this is gonna be a good one

[@stevenson3741]

Yup watching it at work atm

[@homelaptop4510]

@@stevenson3741 wtf your reply is older than the comment itself

[@clarkkent7653]

Money can't buy happiness. Homeless people Bruh

[@2MasterBuilder2]

There's a difference between happiness and joy. Money can buy happiness (although temporary) but it cannot buy joy.

[@josephrainey1954]

Aperture videos always make my day better

[@johntuffield1457]

How much money do you really need? As much as you want.