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Is Money The Most Important Thing In My Life

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When I was young I thought that money was the most important thing in life now that I am old I know that it is. There are two things that I can definitely confess about money in my life, personally.

1. I cannot survive without it.

2. It does not control me.
Money is only important when you don't have enough of it. It is easy to think "If only I had more money" all my problems would be solved. This is true to some extent. When you have excess money then your set of problems become different. The new problems can be a lot harder for you to manage than the simple lack of money was. Your life suddenly becomes more complicated rather than free of problems. When you have too much money you can't blame your problems on lack of money. The only answer that remains is you must blame yourself for your lack of happiness. …show more content…

I forget who first said that, but it's true. Money, at the very least, relieves one of the daily stress of worrying about money, something most people do, most of the time.
Having money isn't enough. It's how you value it, use it, grow it, and spend it, that matter most. People often run after money because they get addicted to the idea of accumulating money.
A popular greeting card attributes this quote to Henry David Thoreau: "Happiness is like a butterfly: the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on you. Don't Worry, Be Happy.
Remember, Money Can't Buy Happiness
Research shows that once income climbs above the poverty level, more money brings very little extra happiness. Relentless pursuit of happiness itself is futile. It’s never going to bring about an enduring state of happiness. Foster Friendship! There are few better antidotes to unhappiness than close friendships with people who care about

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