Money, Ambition, and the Art of Being Content

[rachael9385]

Living in a generation where people are constantly in competition with one another is difficult to stay content, nowadays even teenagers are now pressured to get money by all means just because they want to live a certain lifestyle that they see on social media. contentment is actually a thing of dicipline and it can be learnt but I don't think anyone can ever be hundred percent satisfied with what they have.

[Agbe]

Human needs are insatiable, even billionaires are not satisfied with what they have that is why they have to keep on working to get money, the whole reason why we work everyday is because we want to make more than we have acquired. No one can be truly satisfied that is nust my opinion but while we are working to get better opportunities what we can do is to be patient, being content might be impossible for a lot of people.

[Findingnemo]

Choose delayed gratification over the instant ones, which solves most of the money problems that come to an individual because we need money just to buy something that we want even though it is not necessary for us to live our life comfortably. One who drive Toyota will be interested in buying a Porche while both does the same thing for us with not much difference.

Save money> invest money> Make more money and repeat.

Yes, its true that with delayed gratifications we may solve multiple problems because mostly people not buying things that they actually need and prefers things that they want. Let suppose a person who currently carry a Toyota may be he still thinking about Porsche or other brand but both brands are used for transportation. So the purpose of instance is that for real success we move on simple habits like spend on less and invest wisely to grow the wealth and repeat the process consistently. So to get long term progress we could sacrifices a little bit anr if we control our spending patterns and focous on saving and wisely investing then we actually ensure the stability and financial freedom but for that purpose we should need discipline and hard work.

The world is moving towards consumerism, every social media post you see is about selling you something, whether it is a product or service or even an idea and everyone wants to make money with whatever skills they have.

While in the end they spend their hard earned money on someone's else product/service or idea so it is like going on and on with an endless lop while very few realizes these short term happiness can kill their long term goals and have the vision to see them and just focused on their long term goals alone.

[SquallLeonhart]

When we were kids we were taught to be always content with whatever we have but this has become a lesson to us because we are still applying that till today into our personal life. no matter how much you think you have there is someone out there that is better than you or has more than you have that's how life is, this is the reason why you must learn the art of being content with whatever you have. chasing what others have and not focusing on your own goals might make you lose yourself in the process, our dreams and ambitions in life are different.

There is a saying that the earlier the better. So there are parents that are like that to their kids but I think some will let their kids to be free because they are only just a kid anyway and then what they want may not be as expensive as the wants of a typical adult. If we think someone is better than us, isn't that a reason for us to thrive more?

There are rankings of people, so it must be possible to be the best person in the world. You can instead say that one must be contented and not waste food or something because there are others that can barely eat or have those, although we must also not be guilty about them because it can be their fault already on why they are like that.

[Pearl_20]

Contentment is key and it can save you from getting yourself into something that can ruin you completely, just like you said dreaming big isn't bad at all but it is always important that we appreciate every moment we find ourselves while we keep pushing for better days ahead.

There's no amount of money and individual owns that can satisfy him/her, there's always this Hunger for more, people who owns millions are aiming for billions, while people who owns billions are looking at the bigger picture.  Having money and being an ambitious person is something good, have seen young people are very ambitious but their greed and over ambitious life lead them to bad things that most of them regretted deeply.

Dream big, make money and pursue your goals and aspirations but then while you're in all of it, be grateful and let every moment count, Showing gratitude for every step, every win, every level will make you have a more stable and peaceful Life.

[Somto9Light]

As humans we often struggle to lead a better life, and of course this is part of our life. But have you ever thought about whether you are happy or unhappy?

I know that money can not solve all our problems but as for this aspect of living a better life of course living a better life is everyone's prayer point and once they succeed in living that good life it's assume that 90% of thier problems has been solved because that's the major reason why we keep struggling and of course some people may be happy to see themselves living the life they have wished for while some might feel unhappy for a reason best known to them.

 How much money do you need to become happy?

I can't measure the amount I need to become happy but all I could say is that i need an amount that will be enough for me to get whatever I wish to get then I will be happy.

[bhadz]

I agree, be happy, be content and grateful with everything and what you have. Because when we're not looking into happiness and we're chasing for fame, money, title and all other temporary things on this world, you'll get tiresome. You'll be chasing for those possessions that will make you happy temporarily but once you've achieved those, what's next for you? you'll aim for another greater thing that could be a cycle that you're entering. And that's why the measurement of happiness is based on how we're living our lives. It's okay to dream and reach high goals but, don't forget that happiness isn't in the void. But it's on yourself that you have to determine why you're living and what's worth for it.

[Hypnotizer]

Living in a generation where people are constantly in competition with one another is difficult to stay content, nowadays even teenagers are now pressured to get money by all means just because they want to live a certain lifestyle that they see on social media. contentment is actually a thing of dicipline and it can be learnt but I don't think anyone can ever be hundred percent satisfied with what they have.

This Generation is really cooked! Can’t even imagine how teenagers nowadays do unbelievable things just to “fit in” and to be the main character in their teens because of so called pressure from their teens..

For sure, Contentment comes with discipline but being contented doesn’t mean you’re 100% satisfied with what you have rather it means you’re appreciative of what you’ve got and by doing so you’ll definitely find happiness with the little.

[SatoPrincess]

SatoPrincess I wish I can be like you, I usually think a lot if I have a little challenge, and when I don’t get what I want, I usually become unhappy and to be honest I really don’t like this lifestyle because it is really affecting me. I’m always sad because I have things I want to achieve, but I’m not getting it, if I can only be happy for anything I have without complaining I believe my life will be more better and I will leave a fulfilled life. I will try my best to make sure that I stop thinking about things too much. I just want to be happy and enjoy my life, no matter the situation of things and no matter where I am.

You don’t have to be like me. I don’t have a perfect life. You just need to make a habit of practicing gratitude. There’s this routine that I do every day, when I wake up I write 7 things I’m grateful for. It could be my health, my family, my dog, my pretty face lol, my career, or just having a roof over my head and clothes on my back. Most importantly, I add “I’m thankful for the privilege to complain” because I know only the living can do so.

How much money do you need to become happy?

I can't measure the amount I need to become happy but all I could say is that i need an amount that will be enough for me to get whatever I wish to get then I will be happy.

Friend, your happiness shouldn’t be tied to things because those feelings are usually short lived. No amount of money can buy true happiness. In the words of Cole “there’s no such thing as a life that’s better than yours”.

If you don’t have gratitude for what you have now, you won’t be grateful when you have a million dollars. You probably want more and more to be happy.

This Generation is really cooked! Can’t even imagine how teenagers nowadays do unbelievable things just to “fit in” and to be the main character in their teens because of so called pressure from their teens..

Tbf, it happens in every generation. I was just as rebellious in my teens as the kids are today. Most of us only got wiser as we passed that phase of life.

[Smartvirus]

Stop regretting; learn to be happy. I said 'learn to be happy' means you have to be self-satisfied. To fulfil our needs, we have to earn money. But do you have a limit to your needs? Have you controlled your aspiration? Unless you have controlled it, you can't be satisfied. Unless you become satisfied, you can't be happy. Whether you are happy or not fully depends on your aspiration.

I think the best part to my living started unraveling when I did my utmost to have very little regrets, I wouldn’t say a complete stop but, very little of those and lived more of a consequential life. Where taking responsibilities and accepting the results of my actions was above all else the order to how my life energy flowed.

You know in time, you never get to meet the same hour, minute or second twice. You never live through a day twice and these seconds of the day carry there own definitive energy which prompts certain decision making or behavioral patterns. This results in how we respond to things and even if we were to go back in time under same conditions and no feature knowledge of the outcomes, we still could have followed the same print.

If we could have done better, true but you never can tell until the result of today’s action unfolds. So live life and have little regrets but, always try to fix tester mistakes when you find them.

[Unknown Op]

I agree, be happy, be content and grateful with everything and what you have. Because when we're not looking into happiness and we're chasing for fame, money, title and all other temporary things on this world, you'll get tiresome. You'll be chasing for those possessions that will make you happy temporarily but once you've achieved those, what's next for you? you'll aim for another greater thing that could be a cycle that you're entering. And that's why the measurement of happiness is based on how we're living our lives. It's okay to dream and reach high goals but, don't forget that happiness isn't in the void. But it's on yourself that you have to determine why you're living and what's worth for it.

Money is important in life and all people give priority to that money which is not good because money can break the roots of relationships and people should work on their emotions because emotions are important when you are spending time with your family. If you are a person who want to be a successful person then you should stay happy with current situation because you are better from millions of people because you have health which is big advantage and you can earn money at at time with respect and you are not dependent on person and you are not paralyzed which is big advantage and most of people don't think like that and they are thinking and they are watching who have luxuries of life

[Davidvictorson]

Look for the better opportunities, but don't be unhappy. Do you realise or understand this sentence? As humans we often struggle to lead a better life, and of course this is part of our life. But have you ever thought about whether you are happy or unhappy? How much money do you need to become happy? Can you really measure happiness with money? Are you regretting your current situation?

I agree with you. One of my mentors said, opportunities are masked in chaos and are not often presented as opportunities. And if someone is looking for this, it will not be found in a comfort zone where everything is moving smoothly but in the opposite. In addition, being contented with what you have is the number one source of being happy with yourself. Personally I have come to realize that once you are not happy you become unnecessarily bitter and  bitterness is something that cannot allow you progress until you are happy with the present situation you are in so you see the power of being grateful.

Having an ambition also and working towards it, knowing that you will one day achieve your goal, is another thing that should keep you going because you know that the future is bright.

[alastantiger]

Look for the better opportunities, but don't be unhappy.

Chasing better opportunities is important, but real happiness cant come from money alone, I think that is just the key takeaway. True happiness comes from being satisfied with what you have and managing your aspirations, so you can want more but still be happy with what you have currently. You can dream big and still strive for more, but if you never appreciate where you are right now, you will always feel incomplete, and learning to be content while pursuing growth is what makes life balanced and fulfilling.

You have to recognize the small wins along the way and valuing your progress and avoid comparing yourself to others too much becuase that only creates unnecessary stress and dissatisfaction and at the end of the day, happiness is a mindset and it grows when you balance ambition with gratitude.

[bhadz]

I agree, be happy, be content and grateful with everything and what you have. Because when we're not looking into happiness and we're chasing for fame, money, title and all other temporary things on this world, you'll get tiresome. You'll be chasing for those possessions that will make you happy temporarily but once you've achieved those, what's next for you? you'll aim for another greater thing that could be a cycle that you're entering. And that's why the measurement of happiness is based on how we're living our lives. It's okay to dream and reach high goals but, don't forget that happiness isn't in the void. But it's on yourself that you have to determine why you're living and what's worth for it.

Money is important in life and all people give priority to that money which is not good because money can break the roots of relationships and people should work on their emotions because emotions are important when you are spending time with your family. If you are a person who want to be a successful person then you should stay happy with current situation because you are better from millions of people because you have health which is big advantage and you can earn money at at time with respect and you are not dependent on person and you are not paralyzed which is big advantage and most of people don't think like that and they are thinking and they are watching who have luxuries of life

True that it is important but there are other things that have to be done aside from chasing money. If you've got a job and you earn a decent amount, what's to chase? if you're able to pay bills, have some investments and savings and can buy stuff that you want for yourself and family, that's more than enough. While we're not limiting people to achieve more if they are able to. But those who gets tired from doing it are overdoing things because of their ambition that sometimes it's no longer healthy for them to do it.

[justdimin]

If you aspire higher, it is meant to become a motivation to you rather than a self evaluation entity, if you don't aspire to become bigger and better, then you are going to become stagnant. Part of what keeps me happy is the aspiration of becoming bigger and more financially able and the day to day struggle to get there. I don't feel unhappy because of the struggle since I have learned to celebrate the progress and my little wins. Overall we should learn how to handle defeats with positive energy and not use it to condemn ourselves and our efforts.

Always remain optimistic about your aspiration despite shortcomings, it only takes some time and you would reach your target.

There is a limit to that and it depends on what you aspire. If you aspire to be a billionaire, and that is all you think about, then you are going to stay poor. If you aspire to be the best football player in the world and work hard from young age to be that, then yeah you can be the best and even if you do not, you will be wealthy. Realize what you want, is it the money itself, or is it something that worths the money.

If I want to be the best bread maker in the world, and make the greatest and most delicious breads in the world, then I can still be rich, even though it's something as simple as bread, I can still feed the entire world and be rich. So focus on "be someone" not "be rich" and you will do a fine job.

[Cheema02]

Chasing better opportunities is important, but real happiness cant come from money alone, I think that is just the key takeaway. True happiness comes from being satisfied with what you have and managing your aspirations, so you can want more but still be happy with what you have currently. You can dream big and still strive for more, but if you never appreciate where you are right now, you will always feel incomplete, and learning to be content while pursuing growth is what makes life balanced and fulfilling.

You have to recognize the small wins along the way and valuing your progress and avoid comparing yourself to others too much becuase that only creates unnecessary stress and dissatisfaction and at the end of the day, happiness is a mindset and it grows when you balance ambition with gratitude.

Your thoughts are valid about happiness and its right that money is not the only resource of happiness although finds best opportunities is also matters. Original and true satisfaction is in your daily routine tasks in which you feel comfortable and growing regularly. We should have strong mindset with positive dreams and keep continue for progress and if we skip the opportunities of present time then we feel something incomplete in life. For this we will have to give value to personal growth and avoid comparisons to other then we protect from unsatisfaction. In other way happiness is like a mindset which give us chance to improvement and gaining peace. So we should stay realistic and motivated for a peaceful life in which our journey gradually leads with courage.

[Ziskinberg]

My realization is, even if you have accumulated wealth and investments and hit all your dreams and goals in life, if you have no contentment and life's satisfaction, happiness will always be compromised.

Its normal to chase your dreams in life and do your best to achieve them but always learn to set limits because real happiness is not through wealth and material things, but real happiness happens when you have peace and contentment deep within.

A lot of people may have realized their dreams now, but only few of them managed to stay happy inside and out.

[slapper]

Is controlling aspiration actually liberation or is it only an elevated form of giving up? Because on one level, yes. Obviously. The disparity between what is and what should be leads to suffering, we've known this forever, it's nothing new. And theoretically you can close that gap from either direction: get more or want less.

But wanting less is not neutral. It's not a psychological trick you can pull and get away with it. When you happy with less, you're also training yourself to stop pushing against constraints that maybe shouldn't exist in the first place. And I don't know how to distinguish the good contentment from the bad. The kind that makes you complicit to your diminishing self.

If you are a millionaire, but your aspiration is to become a billionaire, then you won't be happy ever.

That's obviously ego driven status competition, not real need. Easy to diagnose as a problem. But what about someone who is working full time, who can't afford basic stability? If they're unhappy, is that out of control aspiration or is that just accurate perception of an unjust situation?

I think what you're describing works if you're beyond some sort of baseline of security. Then yeah, then additional wanting becomes optional, becomes something that you can investigate and potentially let go of. Below that baseline though? Telling people to control their aspiration is almost violent.

Maybe the real skill isn't the skill of wanting less. Maybe it's learning how to differentiate between wants from out of actual needs and wants from out of comparison and status anxiety. Those require totally different responses.

[YOSHIE]

But you have to learn to be satisfied with what you have and accept reality. It's the only way to become happy.

This is what I mean, I once saw a billionaire who ended tragically in prison on death row, he didn't get any happiness, but he was grateful for what he had, sometimes happiness comes from trivial actions, that's the real life, money is not a guarantee for someone to be happy, even though we know money can buy everything, but not happiness.

Many people I find and see, they are happy, sleep soundly, without burdens and money, because they are grateful for what they have, the saying goes "rich/money does not guarantee someone will be happy but being grateful will guarantee someone will be happy" life is actually simple and easy, humans themselves are ambitious, greedy and lustful, all will die.

[kotajikikox]

Living in a generation where people are constantly in competition with one another is difficult to stay content, nowadays even teenagers are now pressured to get money by all means just because they want to live a certain lifestyle that they see on social media. contentment is actually a thing of dicipline and it can be learnt but I don't think anyone can ever be hundred percent satisfied with what they have.

Since the start of time, people have been envious and very greedy but it is only now that it’s highlighted more than ever before because like you said social media has changed the perception of people regarding lifestyles.

Not a bad thing to engage in social media but it should be limited and you should choose carefully which content you consume.