Takeaways:

• In this episode of the Daily Note, we dive into the idea that having tons of money doesn't always equal happiness – sometimes it's about our mindset!
• Morgan Housel, the author of The Psychology of Money, teaches us that true satisfaction comes from wanting less rather than simply earning more cash.
• We explore the powerful notion that our happiness is often tied not to our income but to our ability to appreciate what we already have in life.
• The episode highlights a personal story about James A. Brown's grandmother, who found joy in simplicity despite living on the edge of poverty.
• We discover that to feel richer, we can either increase what we earn or decrease our desires – a tricky balancing act, but worth considering!
• Finally, we encourage everyone to reflect on their own relationship with money and happiness, because understanding this can lead to a more fulfilling life.

Links referenced in this episode:

• jamesabrown.net

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Morgan Housel

This is the Daily Note.

I'm James A.

Brown.

You can have everything and still feel broke.

That's what Morgan Housel, the author of the Psychology of Money, says.

When you picture a happier version of yourself, you're not imagining more money.

You're imagining being satisfied with it.

His grandmother lived on the edge of poverty.

She tended a small garden, read library books, and was one of the happiest people he knew.

While many people who make six figures feel behind the difference is the gap between what you have and what you want.

You can shrink it two ways earn more or want less.

It's harder than it sounds and a lesson that I'm trying to learn myself.

So what do you think?

Let me know@jamesabrown.net or call me.

On that note, I'm James A.

Brown, and as always, be well.