Money doesn't guarantee happiness.

[Princess Leah]

 I came across a news flash on the media, it was so heartbreaking however it prompted me to create this topic and I'll like us to have a debate on it here in the forum. A Nigerian busines tycoon and the former CEO of Konga (an online store) took his own life, news have it that he jumped from the roof of his house, after calling his brother in the U.S to inform him of how to distribute his wealth.

 Well, i surfed the net to know his worth and discovered that he's worth about roughly $2.9m. You'll be wondering why a young and wealthy man of about 45 years, would decide to take his own life even after acquiring such wealth, i know many would think he's selfish he didn't consider his family, this and that but that's not the topic of the day, what I think is that one could have billions and several other assets but still find it difficult to have peace of mind.

 If money could guarantee someone peace of mind, then the man in person would've spent half of what he's acquired to find peace but what we was going through was beyond his wealth, and he's a prove that one can have all the billions and still not get peace or happiness. I might be wrong though but what's your opinion?

https://twitter.com/NigeriaStories/status/1806079250367160676?t=J5L6ELum5DCe2TJDHeo-pw&s=19

[_act_]

If money could guarantee someone peace of mind, then the man in person would've spent half of what he's acquired to find peace but what we was going through was beyond his wealth, and he's a prove that one can have all the billions and still not get peace or happiness. I might be wrong though but what's your opinion?

You are right but it is better to be rich than to be poor. The reason is that you can also read many news about people that are not rich but killed themselves so are the news of rich people doing so sometimes. I think the poor killed themselves than the rich people because the poor are more than the rich. Money may give people some ways to happiness but there are some things like sickness or bad health and other things that can make it not happen. But the poor can suffer those also.

[Reatim]

You are right but it is better to be rich than to be poor.

Exactly.

We often see the rich taking their own lives or just doing some self destructive things and that’s because they never had to fight for survival like how the poor did. The poor people had to scrape and work in order to eat and they are not going to throw away the life they worked so hard for.

Unlike the rich who were probably already rich from the moment they were born and did not have to undergo challenges in life. I am aware that this might not be the case for everyone but it certainly is the case for most.

[Hewlet]

Does lack of money guarantee happiness?

Anyone can commit suicide and it's not a function of being wealthy or being poor. If you're poor, the chances of life choking you to the point of considering suicide are higher than what is obtainable for the rich. In this case, he may be facing some sort of emotional or psychological issue that has weighed him down and pressed him to a point where taking his life might appear as the most reasonable option to consider.

Even if there are instances where money can't guarantee happiness, still strive to have it because lack of it will lead you to become depressed even when you're not supposed to. Money is a strong defense against a lot of vices that weigh an average man down. Whatever can lead a wealthy man to commit suicide is strong enough to lead a poor man to do worse but what can lead most poor men to commit suicide can easily be sorted out with money.

I rather have the money that wouldn't guarantee my happiness and find a way to be happy than be poor and yet unsure of my happiness.

[Helena Yu]

We often see the rich taking their own lives or just doing some self destructive things and that’s because they never had to fight for survival like how the poor did.

It's when the rich suffer bankruptcy and make them become poor, they don't want to start from the bottom and choose to take his own life.

While the rich that kills himself is just because of his own choice, similar like someone didn't want to get married or have a child, it's because their own choice.

If money could guarantee someone peace of mind, then the man in person would've spent half of what he's acquired to find peace but what we was going through was beyond his wealth, and he's a prove that one can have all the billions and still not get peace or happiness. I might be wrong though but what's your opinion?

No, you're not wrong.

Then you can give me all of your money, just mention which way you want to send me, I will give my address or my ID account.

[Iranus]

Money doesn't guarantee happiness.

Money does not guarantee happiness, but without money you will certainly not find happiness, so as _act_ said, it is better to be rich than poor without happiness.

There are many cases where many people are very rich but do not feel happy because they make money illegally, sell their conscience, and even sell their relatives in exchange for wealth. But if you know how to balance everything in life between money and relationships in life, I believe that when you are rich you will be the happiest person in the world. Happiness is when you achieve balance in life, not just money, especially dirty money never brings you happiness.

[Fortify]

I came across a news flash on the media, it was so heartbreaking however it prompted me to create this topic and I'll like us to have a debate on it here in the forum. A Nigerian busines tycoon and the former CEO of Konga (an online store) took his own life, news have it that he jumped from the roof of his house, after calling his brother in the U.S to inform him of how to distribute his wealth.

 Well, i surfed the net to know his worth and discovered that he's worth about roughly $2.9m. You'll be wondering why a young and wealthy man of about 45 years, would decide to take his own life even after acquiring such wealth, i know many would think he's selfish he didn't consider his family, this and that but that's not the topic of the day, what I think is that one could have billions and several other assets but still find it difficult to have peace of mind.

 If money could guarantee someone peace of mind, then the man in person would've spent half of what he's acquired to find peace but what we was going through was beyond his wealth, and he's a prove that one can have all the billions and still not get peace or happiness. I might be wrong though but what's your opinion?

https://twitter.com/NigeriaStories/status/1806079250367160676?t=J5L6ELum5DCe2TJDHeo-pw&s=19

It feels like half the story is missing and the media can often play up a news story without properly analyzing the facts. It is possible for a journalist to say "this person owns an office block in the city worth $2.9 million, without realizing that the person bought this at the peak of the property market for $6 million and is paying very high loan costs. In the scenario, on paper someone might own that valuable asset and still be deeply in trouble finance wise. Either way, you're right - money does not buy happiness but it sure makes being unhappy easier to live with. Some people do just seem predisposed to self destructive behavior.

[Davidvictorson]

At some point in the money making life a human being, more money doesn't bring happiness. Someone said something so striking that some people are so poor that the only thing they have is money. When your mental health is poor, your family is broken up, your relationship with your creator is bad or whatever you believe in, then money will not be able to rescue you. Another thing is when you feel like your dreams have been shattered and there's no more hope, these are the things that lead to suicidal ideation. Finally, let your happiness flow from within you and not from your NetWorth. Happiness is a journey and not a destination. Do not say, once I make this amount of dollars, I will be happy, or once I buy the latest model of the cybertruck, I will be happy, that will never happen. Your happiness from come from within, that way nothing can steal it away.

[reagansimms]

Even though you can buy whatever you want and live a life equipped with luxurious facilities with the wealth you have, money cannot guarantee someone's happiness. I was always taught to be grateful for what I have now, that way I will get peace. There are many tragic stories that happen to conglomerates whose lives are always surrounded by luxury goods, starting from divorce, infidelity and what happened to this Nigerian tycoon.

Poor people always think that rich people are the happiest in their lives, but rich people who are depressed because of all the problems they experience at work or at home will be jealous of seeing the togetherness and harmony in the lives of poor people. Peace and happiness in life can only be formed from oneself, relationships with partners must always be harmonious, business must be managed well and always avoid negative things that can cause depression.

[mindrust]

Money doesn’t guarantee happiness but having no money definitely guarantees misery. There are many rich people that are not happy but take a look at the poor people then. Almost all poor people are not happy. Some of them act like they don’t care about their financial status but they become pretty sorry as they get older because when you are older things get very hard for you and having money is the only way to overcome these problems.

[DeathAngel]

Money doesn’t guarantee happiness because true happiness is not solely dependent on material wealth. Money can provide comfort & security but it doesn’t guarantee fulfilment in relationships, personal growth or purpose in life. Happiness is subjective & multifaceted, encompassing factors like love, health & meaningful connections. Chasing material wealth alone can lead to a shallow & unfulfilled existence. True happiness comes from finding balance, pursuing passions, cultivating meaningful relationships & living a purpose driven life which cannot be solely achieved through money.

[rodskee]

and he's a prove that one can have all the billions and still not get peace or happiness. I might be wrong though but what's your opinion?

no you are not wrong at all

maybe money can give us some short term happiness when we buy something or get to go somewhere but at the end of the day money or anything material thing is not the real treasure of our lives

real happiness comes from within with or without millions of money

[SmartCharpa]

Does lack of money guarantee happiness?

Anyone can commit suicide and it's not a function of being wealthy or being poor. If you're poor, the chances of life choking you to the point of considering suicide are higher than what is obtainable for the rich. In this case, he may be facing some sort of emotional or psychological issue that has weighed him down and pressed him to a point where taking his life might appear as the most reasonable option to consider.

Even if there are instances where money can't guarantee happiness, still strive to have it because lack of it will lead you to become depressed even when you're not supposed to. Money is a strong defense against a lot of vices that weigh an average man down. Whatever can lead a wealthy man to commit suicide is strong enough to lead a poor man to do worse but what can lead most poor men to commit suicide can easily be sorted out with money.

I rather have the money that wouldn't guarantee my happiness and find a way to be happy than be poor and yet unsure of my happiness.

You are right, having money does not guarantee happiness, and being poor does not guarantee happiness either, you understand that both sides have advantages and disadvantages. When somebody is poor and unable to provide for his daily needs, many things take him down to the point where he thinks to murder himself. Being poor in this lie is not an option because there will come a day when to think that this life is not for you, your rich friends will oppress you if they buy items that you cannot afford, and ending your life is the best option. And of course, I would rather have the money, even if it does not guarantee my happiness, I will find my way to happiness after making the money. 

However, I was just surprised by the information provided by the OP because I had never heard or seen such news before, a wealthy man committed suicide. You know that if you make a lot of money in life, many people will turn against you, and even some close friends will try to kill you because they are not happy with your success. That is why many wealthy people are not happy when they become rich because they lose some of their important friends. But I can't commit suicide since I am rich, what are all of my struggles and sacrifices for?

[Princess Leah]

Poor people always think that rich people are the happiest in their lives, but rich people who are depressed because of all the problems they experience at work or at home will be jealous of seeing the togetherness and harmony in the lives of poor people. Peace and happiness in life can only be formed from oneself, relationships with partners must always be harmonious, business must be managed well and always avoid negative things that can cause depression.

Exactly, of all the replies I've read so far you're one of the persons I think is getting my point of view concerning this topic and I must applaud you for that, I've seen people who are not very rich they're close to being poor but are contempted with what they've got and even if they don't or when they don't feed three square meals daily, they still live happy and peaceful life, but it's vise-versa.

 However, the debate is not about being poor or rich it's about whether money could guarantee one's happiness cause there are people who think that once you're rich you'll always be happy in life, they feel money could solve all their problems including happiness, but they forget that there are certain things that could disrupt people's happiness regardless of how rich they're.

 Things like depression, lack of love from family, betrayal by loved one's, mismanagement in business and so on, people should forget the impression that once you're wealthy you'll always be happy in life, if that was the case, that man won't think of taking his own precious life.

[fuguebtc]

and he's a prove that one can have all the billions and still not get peace or happiness. I might be wrong though but what's your opinion?

no you are not wrong at all

maybe money can give us some short term happiness when we buy something or get to go somewhere but at the end of the day money or anything material thing is not the real treasure of our lives

real happiness comes from within with or without millions of money

Yes, he is not wrong when he says that money does not guarantee our happiness and that story is an example. But as everyone said, between choosing to be rich but not happy and poor but also not happy, which would you choose?

Also, I don't think you will be happy if you don't have money. How happy will you be when you cannot meet your daily needs? How happy will you be when your children are equal to their friends? You can't take care of your parents...you won't be able to do anything in this society without money, how can you be happy? Money cannot buy happiness, but certainly when you have a lot of money, you can maintain the happiness you have, or at least it is a hundred times better than when you are poor but also unhappy.

[Peanutswar]

If you already experienced to be a millionaire and bought all the things you need, sustain the lifestyle currently you have and secure your future thats the time you will get contented with your life and money will be not your priority but if you are in the lowest point of the economy you cant afford anything and you are struggling with your daily life upon waking up I guess still the money matters, happiness will become achievable if you already reached the things you need but not for everyone.

[lizarder]

If money could guarantee someone peace of mind, then the man in person would've spent half of what he's acquired to find peace but what we was going through was beyond his wealth, and he's a prove that one can have all the billions and still not get peace or happiness. I might be wrong though but what's your opinion?

Money cannot buy happiness and peace in life but money is an important thing for the course of a human life. Many people who have money but find it difficult to find a comfortable and peaceful life with their families. How many people have money, but they have difficulty balancing time with their families to build happiness with their families. Money is important in life but we need to balance ourselves in finding happiness, peace and tranquility with our families.

Worse still, people who lack finances can live happier with their families and they find peace every time they spend time together. In this life we need victory and time together, most people are unable to manage time to find happiness with their families. Happiness is more important than money and money is a way for someone to find happiness with their families.

[Roseline492]

and he's a prove that one can have all the billions and still not get peace or happiness. I might be wrong though but what's your opinion?

no you are not wrong at all

maybe money can give us some short term happiness when we buy something or get to go somewhere but at the end of the day money or anything material thing is not the real treasure of our lives

real happiness comes from within with or without millions of money

Actually it depends on the angle we view it because on a normal, money brings so much happiness and some kind of fulfillment in live, I no that money is not everything but when you have money you will understand the feeling because the desire of everyone in this life is to become somebody very important or strive for the things we would like to achieve in life and there is no way those things will be possible without money and believe me there is no way you would be happy without accomplishing those targets, which makes money very essential in life but it was unfortunate for most people that after all the wealth they have acquired they have not been able to achieve one particular thing they desire so much in life because money cannot buy it.

[Maslate]

Money doesn't guarantee happiness.

Money does not guarantee happiness, but without money you will certainly not find happiness, so as _act_ said, it is better to be rich than poor without happiness.

There are many cases where many people are very rich but do not feel happy because they make money illegally, sell their conscience, and even sell their relatives in exchange for wealth. But if you know how to balance everything in life between money and relationships in life, I believe that when you are rich you will be the happiest person in the world. Happiness is when you achieve balance in life, not just money, especially dirty money never brings you happiness.

I have to disagree when you said without money one will certainly not find happiness. That is actually not true because a lot of poor people in the provinces do live happily despite of their low earnings and simple lifestyle. One will be certainly happy if he finds contentment in his life, otherwise those who keep longing for what they don’t have will never find happiness and peace of mind. Life’s happiness is about living in balance, and accepting the reality that some things are not meant for you to have.

[Obulis]

As I see.
Peace and happiness sounds somewhat spiritual (you only see it when expressed and also in the entirety of a person), that is to differentiate between moments and every other  times/day, then also say internal and external peace and happiness).

Internal peace and happiness (lifelong peace and happiness) can only be bought spiritually through spiritual insights of life (indept knowledge of life)
So that even when the money is not there, one still takes charge of his life/soul (patience of discomfort and also the sufferings that might follow)

 As temporary as the happenings of momentary and external peace and happiness that money provides, it is a blend to life but does not replace internal peace and happiness purchased by the reality of overcoming internal life downtimes (inside of human spiritually} at any time or all times irrespective of being rich or poor......