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Originally Posted by Addick
Have the studies shown that the affluent have: a better quality of life, get more enjoyment out of life, and are generally happier than other? I don't know about the affluent in North America but my lifestyle is not one where I "live to work" but rather one where I "work towards living". I think the French had it right and missdpuck is right to pose the question, "does the person with the most toys when they die win?".
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Great point. Also, the wealthy are not above human problems the rest of us suffer from either - sadness, depression, divorce, self-reflection, mental stress, drugs, death of family members, etc. Money does not usually make these things go away, they simply come in different forms.
The length of time worked just to be wealthy, IMO, is a direct threat to your well-being, unless you're built for long hours at work, which most people are not.