You'll get a lot of advice on money from self-righteous spendthrifts, or workaholic try-hards like myself projecting their own image on to you -- but this is ab

You'll get a lot of advice on money from self-righteous spendthrifts, or workaholic try-hards like myself projecting their own image on to you -- but this is about you. What makes you happy ... dig really deeply into this question by: 0) Acknowledging that you are free to do whatever you want (really!) 1) Seeking out and being around people you admire 2) Trying brand new (scary) things 3) Practicing collecting data about your state of mind and happiness, and pursuing behaviors that improve it. 4) Acknowledging that unhappiness and happiness can exist in a healthy balance which both motivates and rewards you. 5) Do what you want. 6) Accept that your goals and ideas about happiness will change over time and aren't static Right now I'm an over-working, game loving, big spender. And right now its pretty fun because I have the confidence to love this lifestyle for what it is -- pretty silly. Its not who I am nor who I will be forever. I've also been a survivalist and outdoor photographer for magazines, a car-living homeless person, a Master's student, a startup-er, and most recently a researching for one of those big SV companies. You'll find it. You'll do great. Don't be afraid.