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That must be a fantastic problem to have!

• lm28469 8y ago
  Every single goal you have is just the next step on a ladder, as soon as you hit it there will be another one. You'll forget you even worked to get there, and focus on the next step, thinking "ah if only I were there, I'd be happy". It never stops, it gets increasingly harder and depressing unless you are aware of it. As far as I can tell a lot of people never understand that until very late in their life. Most people in the world are living with way less than what you have, it's just a matter of perspective. If you think material things will help you feel better you're plain wrong. As long as you have food, a roof over your head and some sort of community you're good to go.
  • celticninja 8y ago
    There is only another step if you create one for yourself. If you set yourself a goal e.g $1m in savings and I can retire, and achieve it, there is no reason not to quit and enjoy it, except for yourself
  • DoofusOfDeath 8y ago
    The book of Ecclesiastes from (what Christians call) the Old Testament focuses on this very thing. Short summary: https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/oldtestament/section12/ https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/oldtestament/section12/
  • akhilcacharya 8y ago
    I think a big component of happiness is security. At my current rate of savings I don't have that as much as most people I know.