Money and happiness

When I tried to buy a Ferrari but I couldn’t afford it.

When I try to buy Federal Reserve and they don't allow me to do so.

The moment I realized that I am responsible for my own happiness and no one or nothing else is responsible

The moment you identify that your friend's wife is your soulmate.

Money cant buy you good health. If one falls sick, then the importance of health overshadows finance.

When I had money, but I still couldn’t solve my problems. Also when I signed my first job offer and realized I wanted power over money.

A friend of mine just casually uttered it. we spoke of the times we were both poor af and he reminded me how happy I was. I thought about it and it all checked out.

When I had $1M in the bank and realized I didn’t love what I was doing or what I was saving for.

True story and some perspective for u all. Iwas in USN as enlisted. Worked in aviation field doing interesting, challenging work solving problems that meant something...people's lives were really at stake in many cases. I was medium rank and a leader amongst enlisted, but made virtually no $. However, I remember one day on my way to work...at which time I had not had a day off in 60 (this was during one of Gulf War engagements), working 12 hour days and dog tired. I realized I was so happy. It was a simple life...told when to show up for work, work ur ass off in horrible conditions but know u r making a difference. I reflect on that occassionally and honestly, aside from super focused time i spend with husband, i dont think i have ever had that same feeling of content. Note i really like my job, feel appreciated and well compensated, have several real estate holdings and over $1m liquid. I would go back...