“I think a lot of us want to look rich to feel important, to feel like we made it. To kind of justify our existence in the world as like, ‘Look, I’m not a failure. I have this brand new car. Will a failure have that brand new car? No! See? I did it.'”
“There is an emotinal maturity to knowing you are wealthy, versus trying to make others think that you are.“
- If you try to look rich, you’ll likely end up with more stress, less money, and generally less happiness.
- If you don’t try to look rich, it’ll be easier to catch up without constantly trying to keep up. The recurring expense of maintaining appearances is cripplingly expensive.
- Practise contentment. Be okay with the things you have instead of constantly buying stuff just for a temporary dopamine high. If you’re not starving, have a roof over your head, and shoes on your feet, you’re already doing better than many.
- You don’t need more stuff. You don’t need a lot to feel happier.
- If you stop trying to look rich, you free yourself from the pressure of impressing others.
- Shift your mindset from wanting material things to prove success to focusing on achieving financial freedom.
- Invest in yourself—learn new skills.Â
- The simpler you make your life, the happier you’ll be.
- Most people who try to look wealthy often struggle with ego issues.
- Everything that’s popular is wrong.