I've read bios and/or seen interviews with a lot of famous older people. Invariably they mention that the best things in their lives were not about money at all

I've read bios and/or seen interviews with a lot of famous older people. Invariably they mention that the best things in their lives were not about money at all. Just today I was reading that Edith Hamilton ('Mythology') was happiest about being made a citizen of Athens. Joe Campbell mentioned a race in college. Etc. Money seems to be the best thing for people who need to feel secure. But for many people, who thrive despite the ups and downs of an insecure life, 'happiness' is found in intangibles... relationships instead of things. Family. Friends. Music. The outdoors. The arts. My own 'best time' actually happened when I'd just left college and had almost nothing. 'Travel' meant thumbing a ride. Of course, being young, healthy and free is great. Also you don't know so much, and sometimes ignorance IS bliss. And sometimes we let ourselves get saddled with too many responsibilities, which can be a burden for a conscientious person.