Coach Yourself to Success, Revised and Updated Edition, 2nd Edition

 

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GO ON A MONEY DIET

       Wealth consists not in having possessions but in having few wants.

ESTHER DE WAAL

In our consumer-based society, it is easy to forget that money can’t buy happiness. But the latest research indicates that it may be even worse than we thought. According to the New York Times article, “In Pursuit of Affluence, at a High Price,” Alfie Kohn states, “Not only does having more things prove to be unfulfilling, but people for whom affluence is a priority in life tend to experience an unusual degree of anxiety and depression as well as a lower overall level of well-being.” The psychological researchers cited in the article found that “pursuing goals that reflect genuine human needs, like wanting to feel connected to ...