Comments on: If You Want To Feel Rich, Count the Things You Have That Money Can’t Buy

By: Steve Zussino

Steve Zussino — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:06:56 +0000

This is a great post. Perspective is what people need most of the time. If most people knew how good they had it compared to a previous generation they wouldn’t complain. There are a lot of people worse off.

Great comment Funny About Money.

By: MoneyEnergy

MoneyEnergy — Fri, 22 May 2009 16:21:36 +0000

Thanks, Funny About Money:) Yes, that might fit in with “experience” but perhaps not necessarily…. self-confidence is really important… hard to teach/learn/buy that one!

By: Funny about Money

Funny about Money — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:40:59 +0000

Nice essay!

Add a number 5: “Persepctive, wisdom, self-confidence, and empathy for others brought by a life of many years.” :-)

By: MoneyEnergy

MoneyEnergy — Sat, 16 May 2009 23:14:56 +0000

@Steve R – yep! of course it changes the meaning of “worst of times” because we’re actually always rich even when we’re not aware of it.

@Marc and Angel – no prob, thanks for your amazing site!

@Steve – that’s great, whatever “fun” is for you. Life is too short to be stressed out all the time or reducing it all to our balance sheets. We need to be able to live it all.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 16 May 2009 21:15:22 +0000

This is such a great point. So many times we spend all our time chasing the buck, only to forget that the beautfy is in the journey, and we have to stop to ’smell the roses’ along the way. Today, my sister, brother in law, and four boys under the age of 6 are here: it’s a beautiful day, we saw a dog parade, saw friends, and have enjoyed the beautif8ul spring weather: cost: $9 for ice cream. Value? Priceless!

By: Marc and Angel Hack Life

Marc and Angel Hack Life — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:33:42 +0000

Thanks for the link love.

Great article.

By: Steve Rhode

Steve Rhode — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:14:31 +0000

A wonderful look at the things we have to be grateful for ever day, even in the worst of times.

By: MoneyEnergy

MoneyEnergy — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:07:16 +0000

@MoneyBeagle – yes, that was a great film!

@Baker – thanks – though I don’t see this as any kind of admonition, just a nice reminder at least for myself about putting things into perspective from time to time. Like I said in the post, I’m very aware of where I really do still need the money in my life!:)

@MillionaireMommy – thanks for visiting! Great to hear this coming from you, you’re such a great role model of well-rounded success and you deserve all of it too after the hard work you have done to achieve it. I like that “love what can love you back.” Wise!

By: Millionaire Mommy Next Door

Millionaire Mommy Next Door — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:11:07 +0000

Love this. After our survival needs are met, happiness is a state of mind; not a bank account balance. If you think money will make you happy, then how much will be enough?

Don’t love material things — love what can love you back! Friends, family, neighbors, pets, yourself.

By: Baker @ ManVsDebt

Baker @ ManVsDebt — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:52:56 +0000

Yeah, this kind of post is needed from time to time to help balance those of us that can be a little extreme. I really enjoy taking a step back and reading this type of content. Good work!