re your second paragraph. something almost all jewish children are taught (though not all really remember, keeping up with joneses exists even within religious

re your second paragraph. something almost all jewish children are taught (though not all really remember, keeping up with joneses exists even within religious communities https://www.sefaria.org.il/Pirkei_Avot.4.1?lang=bi https://www.sefaria.org.il/Pirkei_Avot.4.1?lang=bi "who is rich? one who is happy with their lot"