“The greedy search for money or success will almost always lead men into unhappiness. Why? Because that kind of life makes them depend upon things outside themselves.”
What this quote means
This quote highlights that the greedy pursuit of money or success often leads to unhappiness because it makes us dependent on external factors we cannot control. True happiness, from this perspective, comes from within and from self-mastery. It's an invitation to detach from the race for material goods and find satisfaction in more stable and personal values.
How to apply it daily
Identify a goal of success or money that preoccupies you. Ask yourself why it matters and whether it depends on factors you control. Refocus on aspects of your life that you do control.
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