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Originally Posted by Andrew Brunelle  Getting material things is not bad in itself, but if that is your only motivation, then you've got a lot to learn. There is more to life than just material possessions, like family and inner peace. So, intend for your life to get better in an all-encompassing manner. |
I think you've nailed it there. Money/material things are great but to what sacrifice. Each person should determine that. While I'm definately working to be financially independent so I can afford help out my parents, friends, church and community and have enough to have a good life (by my standards) for myself and my family).
Personally though, I'm not as attached to wealth building and have the "finest" things in life as I used to when I was younger because I don't attach true happiness to just that anymore. That's been the real difference in the shift of thinking in the last 5 years now (I'm currently 22).