The thin line between contentment & living below potential, Patience & wasting t

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

This is not contentment. Contentment doesn't really mean that you have attained to a certain level of wealth. Contentment is not a worth reserved for the wealthy. Even someone that isn't rich can still be content with what he has while aiming for more.
Contentment is peace of mind;
Contentment is something that do not set you up for distress and disappointment.
When you practice the act of contentment you will understand how rich you are and how you can produce better plans to advance in life.

You are absolutely right; contentment can be described in a lot of ways. I know I am not wrong with what I said about it earlier, though. But all the explanation is just to clarify the OP's point that contentment doesn't make one settle for less; settling for less is always based on a decision. OP said that he has seen people who have settled for less, which means that they should have done better than they are now, but due to contentment, they have settled for less. All that is based on self-decisions; it could still be that they are content with the one they have already and don't want to do more to get more.

For example, there are people who have a lot of money, cars, and houses, but when they see their fellow mates who have a lot more, they can begin to envy the person and want to do anything to be better than the person, even if it takes them to do something illegal. At that point, what can only make the person not get so envious of their fellow is to be content with what they have already and still work hard to meet up like their friend has.

Read the OP below.

There is a thin line between being contented and living below your potential, this is what I have come to notice with some people around me who should be doing better financially than they are but because they claim to be contended they have refused to do more.

[maydna]

Many people are satisfied with what they have got even though we often find in chatting with friends they want to get more. But they don't want to do anything else to be able to get better financially by getting more income. They can earn more income even if they want to do even better.

The financial satisfaction of a successful person does not depend on what he produces because it is relative. Those who receive less feel it is enough for them, so they do not want to try to find more.

And if you are doing business, you must have a well-thought-out plan to run the business according to the plan and achieve the goals you want so that it doesn't waste time, effort and money on promotion.

[Silberman]

Living a life of fear of what others may think can only rob you of happiness and contentment. In fact, we could be happy and yet put in a lot of effort. For me, it is okay to feel content as long as we are living well and can provide for our family's needs, but there is no issue with working harder to accomplish more.
Considering what others may think will only have a negative impact on our life and may even distract us from concentrating on our objectives. If others are successful, it doesn't always follow that we aren't in our own right. We may take different paths in life, but we may also find different forms of contentment.

What happens is that our time is limited, so many people immediately recognize that if they want to achieve a higher level of success then they will have to use even a greater amount of their limited time to try to reach that success, now if the success was guaranteed then we will see a lot of people doing this, but since this is not the case then many people simply prefer to abandon the idea of reaching a greater financial success and prefer to enjoy what they have achieved already with their loved ones.

[KiaKia]

It's their choice if they plan not to do more, respect them for that, some people are religion fanatics and they believe that no matter what you acquired you will leave it behind one day, but most times it's like they are telling me to live a miserable life and behind, these same people are working hard, I think the reason why they are advicing others that nothing is worth it in life is because they can't live seeing others doing well than them, yeah some people are this wicked in this world.

Everyone wants the best of the best but they don't want others to get the best of the best, some are categorized as envy and some are jealousy, if you feel contented with your present state do not change the mind of others or try to pull them down.

[xSkylarx]

I can't really relate to this, as most of the people around me are very greedy with money or with business; they will try everything to earn profit, but they will still say that they don't have money even though they have multiple businesses. Even for myself, I will not be satisfied as long as I see that pile of cash or gold in my vault, and I really don't want to waste time, so every moment counts. Though if you are really content right now for whatever reason, then it's on the person, as all people are not the same.

[YinShuiSiYuan]

Some people are satisfied with less and some are not , some are not contended even they have much wealth these are cases that we come across in everyday routine . But if you have financial troubles and you are living below potential but still you are not doing anything to improve that than you are wrong . You should always try to improve yourself .

[livingfree]

In life today, it doesn't matter if you're at the top or not but as long as you're content, there's no pressure at all needed to be made by you.

You live for a day and you don't have to exert that much effort then that's good enough. Many chooses to be free these days and that's making everyone avoid the path of the corporate world.

Whether they do more or not, as long as they're living their lives comfortably, that's what making sense nowadays.

[bussybuddy]

Regarding satisfaction and the role of money in life, opinions can vary widely between individuals. Some people find fulfillment and happiness through their passions, hobbies, and pursuits, even if they don't have many possessions. Artists, musicians, poets, and scientists often think differently when the intrinsic motivation and pleasure derived from their work outweigh the immediate financial benefits. They may prioritize personal satisfaction, creative expression, or the pursuit of knowledge over monetary success. So the wealth of money is not the only factor determining satisfaction and happiness in life.

[KingsDen]

There is no doubt that contentment has made many people to live below their potential. Since they are okay with what they have, they would feel less concerned to push further.
But that is the wrong aspect of contentment. The real concept of contentment is that it will give you some peace of mind and not to pressure yourself by looking at age group or mates or colleagues before engaging in any activity. When you are content with what you have, you will now be in a good state of mind to plan to advance your well-being and financial status.

But even if you are being content with what you have, you don't want to do it in isolation. You must be in a place where you feel a kind of competition in other to ignite the hidden talent and energy in you. This will keep your contentment in check.

[carlfebz2]

There is a thin line between being contented and living below your potential, this is what I have come to notice with some people around me who should be doing better financially than they are but because they claim to be contended they have refused to do more. How can you explain financial contentment to someone successful and what do you think it is?

There is a lot a thin line between wasting time and patience. How can we know that we are not wasting our time doing a business?

You cant really be able to conclude if a certain person is already contented or not on his current dealings or position in terms of his own investment, there's no way on knowing unless if we do see literally that they arent doing something and just sitting and waiting for those revenue or profits to flow in but having no further updates or whatsover changes which would remain things to be on the right shape.
There's no way on knowing on what are the results and outcome because its true that patience and wasting time does have that kind of fine line and this is why
its really important for someone to know on how they should really be able to find out and act accordingly.

Getting contented isnt bad but we know that people does crave for more if they do see the potential which they could possibly get if they would push further. As long you arent really make yourself
that exhausted too much or making up some rushed decisions then it would really be just that right on that you are doing.

[serjent05]

How can you explain financial contentment to someone successful and what do you think it is?

Financial contentment is being happy of the result generated by one's effort and not killing himself to work way more than necessity.  I think it is the feeling of bliss and having a peaceful mind after achieving a certain goal and not wanting to look or as for more.

There is a lot a thin line between wasting time and patience. How can we know that we are not wasting our time doing a business?

For me, wasting time is spending time that incurs losses or does not produce any good results.  Patience is waiting for a better outcome or profit.

[mm2543363580]

The word contentment is for middle class and poor people as they always thrive to meet their expenses and fulfill their family needs and one's it's done they are satisfied but on other hand rich people always plans to make more money they are never satisfied with their lives and are always in anxious moods . I have seen the most depressed people in my life who are rich and have everything but still they are never contended so this is unfortunate for them .

[Silberman]

The word contentment is for middle class and poor people as they always thrive to meet their expenses and fulfill their family needs and one's it's done they are satisfied but on other hand rich people always plans to make more money they are never satisfied with their lives and are always in anxious moods . I have seen the most depressed people in my life who are rich and have everything but still they are never contended so this is unfortunate for them .

What happens is that in order to become rich on your own without depending on the inheritance of an already rich person or your luck then you need a personality that is always striving for more on every aspect of your life, and this means that such a person will rarely be contented with what they have achieved and they will feel miserable if they cannot achieve even more, this leads them it a lifestyle that is not healthy and to eventually become really unhappy as there s no way they can keep achieving all the goals they set for themselves.

[savetheFORUM]

Regarding satisfaction and the role of money in life, opinions can vary widely between individuals. Some people find fulfillment and happiness through their passions, hobbies, and pursuits, even if they don't have many possessions. Artists, musicians, poets, and scientists often think differently when the intrinsic motivation and pleasure derived from their work outweigh the immediate financial benefits. They may prioritize personal satisfaction, creative expression, or the pursuit of knowledge over monetary success. So the wealth of money is not the only factor determining satisfaction and happiness in life.

Well, that's true to some extent, but considering how the world is going through global inflation and there are economic crises all around, I think almost every person would love to have as much money as possible even if it doesn't give them satisfaction, it will at least allow them to live their lives without any problems and won't worry about the basic necessities of life.

There is only a very small category of people who feel happiness and satisfaction by having a lot of money even if they don't need it as they already have all the luxuries of life, others simply just need money so that they can have things that they need or want in their lives which will make their lives easier.

[jaberwock]

In life today, it doesn't matter if you're at the top or not but as long as you're content, there's no pressure at all needed to be made by you.

You live for a day and you don't have to exert that much effort then that's good enough. Many chooses to be free these days and that's making everyone avoid the path of the corporate world.

Whether they do more or not, as long as they're living their lives comfortably, that's what making sense nowadays.

Social media platforms are very popular nowadays and many people can post their statuses there. This makes some jealous but I think in a positive way because it helps them push more only to be on the level of that person they see or possibly overcome them. Fame and fortune does matter to them. There is a pressure.

For a few, they are already contented with their lives. Like me for example, I stop using social media long time ago because it will only make me compare myself to others which gives me stress. I'm going to practice to live a simple life and be grateful on what I currently have. This is my own definition of being comfortable.

[Paul Pogba]

When there is inflation what happens is an increase in poverty, in my country the poverty rate has increased significantly since the covid occurred a few years ago, many companies and businesses have gone bankrupt so that it has had an impact on many people losing their jobs and it seems that it is still difficult to get up.

[jrrsparkles]

There is a thin line between being contented and living below your potential, this is what I have come to notice with some people around me who should be doing better financially than they are but because they claim to be contended they have refused to do more. How can you explain financial contentment to someone successful and what do you think it is?

There is a lot a thin line between wasting time and patience. How can we know that we are not wasting our time doing a business?

Most of the person who claims they are contented with what they are doing aren't actually, if they were it can be felt by ourselves so let's take someone who is doing business and they aren't making any progress at all for years but not into any debt then they are not reached the actual potential or doing the wrong business so it can never be profitable in the future.

Whereas the most successful individuals keep showing the progress but they don't change their behaviour much and that is what we can say they are satisfied with what they are doing.

[Iadegbola34]

Regarding financial contentment, there is a delicate line between being satisfied and settling for less than one’s potential. It is about striking a balance between appreciating what one has and aspiring to achieve more. To avoid wasting time in business, consider your goals, measure progress, and be receptive to feedback and market development. This is all about striking a balance between patience and real advancement.

[Silberman]

Regarding financial contentment, there is a delicate line between being satisfied and settling for less than one’s potential. It is about striking a balance between appreciating what one has and aspiring to achieve more. To avoid wasting time in business, consider your goals, measure progress, and be receptive to feedback and market development. This is all about striking a balance between patience and real advancement.

This is why being incredibly clear about the goals you want to achieve is important, if you do not and you let your greed take over you then you could reach a point in which you would have already achieved everything that you want and yet you will still try to strive for more, and while our goals can change along the way, at the same time if your goals just change in terms of magnitude and you just want more and more then it is easy to tell there is something wrong with such a desire to get more of everything at all costs.

[lewisrafael40]

Financial contentment is like having a cozy blanket on a cold day—it feels nice, but it won't keep you warm forever. It's important to strike a balance between gratitude for what you have and the drive to achieve more. It's like upgrading from a cozy blanket to a luxurious heated blanket—both are good, but one takes you to the next level.