The primary theme of this podcast episode revolves around the juxtaposition of happiness and wealth, prompting a profound inquiry into the true nature of value in our lives. I engage in a thoughtful exploration of the notion that happiness may far surpass material riches, challenging the prevalent societal belief that financial success equates to personal fulfillment. Throughout the discourse, I reflect on observations of millionaires, revealing that beneath a facade of joy often lies discontentment and a dependency on the trappings of wealth. I advocate for an intrinsic approach to happiness, asserting that true contentment should not be contingent upon external possessions or societal status, but rather should emanate from within. Ultimately, I share my personal journey of rediscovery during a period of solitude, emphasizing the importance of pursuing passions that invigorate the spirit, rather than succumbing to the pressures of a materialistic lifestyle.
Takeaways:
The pursuit of happiness often outweighs the mere accumulation of wealth and possessions.
True happiness should not be contingent upon one's physical location or material possessions.
Individuals can become prisoners to the lifestyle that wealth affords, often jeopardizing their health.
Engaging in meaningful activities provides intrinsic joy and fulfillment that money cannot replicate.
Acquiring new skills during challenging times can yield unexpected opportunities for personal and professional growth.
The essence of happiness lies in the ability to enjoy what one does, rather than escaping from it.
I started asking a few people their thoughts on the subject.
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Around the same time, I sent a different picture to the same group.
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The response I received was different than the first group picture.
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response this time I received, looks like you found your happiness.
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This sent me down another train track of thoughts.
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What is more valuable?
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Happiness or millions?
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Most of the millionaires I know on appearance seem happy.
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They even exercise.
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But on further review, they own some type of blood pressure medicine or some other type of meds or something's wrong with them.
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Yes, they can go out and buy anything they choose, but you're paying for that item with more than just money.
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Another observation I made is most millionaires dislike what they do for that money.
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The problem is they are addicted to the lifestyle.
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Look at this house.
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Look at this car.
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Look at these clothes.
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I like this stuff.
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I don't want to lose these objects.
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It's not like I'm walking around saying to people, hey, I'm happy.
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So what is it about me that's saying to them, he's happy?
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Energy is an inside out game.
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Although not verbally walking around proclaiming my level of happiness, what I'm feeling is resonating outwardly, which can be felt by others.
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I recently told someone, you need to get into a space where you can be happy living in a tent by the beach or in a big mansion in the hills.
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Your happiness should not depend on your physical location or the things you have or don't have.
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I also asked the same person, if money was not a problem, what would you wake up and do every day?
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I know your mind just went wild on bucket list type adventures, but when all those adventures are over, you still need to wake up and do something.
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What would that be for me?
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I'm pretty sure I would be looking at some astrology charts and learning more techniques.
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I went into my cave during this Covid situation and did that very thing.
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And now that I'm coming out of my cave, the more I'm interacting with the public, I'm finding out that the time I spent away learning and leveling up was more valuable than even I put on it.
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I beefed up my website, I changed my presentation, I added a new type of content in the form of daily horoscope.
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It turns out that things that I learned to do on my own, others are paying companies to do for them.
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I acquired a few skills that I actually can sell as a service to others.
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There is more than one type of prison.
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We all know the prison with the bars and the armed guards.
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The other prison is a prisoner to the lifestyle.
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These people are so afraid to lose the objects the money has bought them that they will take meds and risk any illness to keep it.
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I used to go to sleep because that seemed like the only place I could escape the pressures of the world.
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Now I sleep a lot less because I'm not trying to escape.
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I'm only going to sleep to recharge.
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When you're doing something you enjoy, you can't wait to get to it the next day, not get as far away as possible from it.
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I'm glad I chose the happiness route because I enjoy waking up and receiving payment for something I still do for free.
