I believe that money can make you happier. Wait, money buys happiness?

A lot of people would disagree with this claim. If you can relate, I want to challenge your belief system.

A survey of more than 1.7 million people from 164 countries found that people are happiest when they make about $75,000 a year. However, there was a decline in emotional well-being and life satisfaction after the $95,000 mark.

It's not the amount of money that you make that matters. Rather, it's how you choose to spend it. 

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Money is a tool, not a goal.

If your goal in life is always to have more money, you will never be satisfied. There will always be an urge to constantly chase money, which will only cause unnecessary stress and dissatisfaction.

Conversely, if you view money as a tool to achieve what really matters in your life, you will start to focus on the things that bring you the utmost satisfaction.

In our consumeristic culture, we've been conditioned to believe that buying more stuff will lead to greater levels of happiness. In my experience, this is a horrible misconception.

No matter how many materialistic possessions you own, there will never be enough. The richest people in the world “have it all” but they are still starving for happiness.

Here are 5 things that I believe you should be spending your money on.

1. Experiences

Materialistic possessions may give you a temporary high of pleasure, but they won't lead to lasting happiness and fulfillment. Psychologists call this “hedonic adaptation.” In other words, the excitement of that new car or expensive bag that you buy will quickly fade. However, nobody can ever take away your life experiences.

It's not until you've acquired everything that you realize that these things don't enhance your life. The fancy cars that I've owned will never replace the experience of proposing to the love of my life in Santorini. Money allows you to experience more.

2. Health

Your mind and body are connected. What you put into your body affects your level of happiness. If you are eating junk food, how do you think you will feel? If you want to be successful in life, you need to make sure that your body is operating at the highest possible level.

Money allows you to invest more into your health. By having money I've been able to biohack my health. I can invest in things like micronutrient testing, naturopaths or fitness trainers so that I can optimize my health and well-being.

3. Time

Time is a depreciating asset. You only have so much time, which is why you need to be mindful of how you are spending it and with whom. More money will buy you more time.

It is possible that there are things that you are currently doing in your life that are making you unhappy that money can solve for you. This could be in the form of cooking, cleaning or bookkeeping. Stop wasting time. I encourage you to leverage other people so that you can focus more on what matters in your life.

4. Personal Growth 

Investing in yourself is one of the best investments that you will ever make. I've spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on my personal growth and development, and I will continue to spend more.

The more that I invest into myself, the better quality of life that I have. Money can allow you to get access to the best coaches, therapists, trainers, and seminars. Your future depends on your ability to grow and become more. Make it a priority.

5. Giving

My happiness levels have been most influenced by my acts of contribution. When you give to others, you experience a sense of fulfillment that is beyond anything you will ever experience.

Building schools in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Equador and seeing the impact of my contribution was such a humbling experience. Money is a tool that allows you to make a difference in the world.

Money buys happiness.

This is why it is worthy of pursuing. When you know what to invest your money in, it will make a measurable difference in your happiness levels over the long-term. In the words of Jim Rohn, “Set a goal to become a millionaire, for what it will make of you to achieve it.”

What will you invest more of your money into?

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What it’s REALY like to be a millionaire. Is this something you have ever thought about? Many people have an idealized notion of what it means to be a millionaire.

Just because someone is a millionaire, that doesn’t necessarily mean that their lifestyle aligns with their bank account.

Most successful millionaires do not live how you think they do. Not only that, but they set themselves apart from others by the skills that they have mastered; like confidence, discipline, emotional intelligence, and money management; to name a few.

Becoming a millionaire doesn’t happen overnight. I know that many of you have goals and aspirations of joining the ‘millionaire club’ one day, so I’m happy to share my story with you.

Are you ready to learn what it’s REALLY like to be a millionaire? You may be surprised by what I have to say.

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Since I was 17 years old, becoming a millionaire was a goal of mine. I became a millionaire when I was 28 years old.  When I achieved the label of ‘millionaire', it didn’t mean that much to me, like I thought it would.

A more pivotal moment in my life was the point at which I was making a 6-figure salary. That is when my life transformed. I was able to travel, quit my 9-5 job, and I didn’t have to worry about money. I had finally achieved financial freedom.

This is what it’s REALLY like to be a millionaire.

A lot of people get consumed with the idea of making ‘big’ money, fast. Adopting this get rich quick mentality can be a form of ego gratification or an insecurity.

When you are obsessed with making a lot of money, it is easy to lose sight of what really matters most in life – happiness. The fact is that money does not buy happiness.

Research shows that wealth may make it harder for you to appreciate simple pleasures in life, and that’s bad news for your mindset, given that most of life is made up of simple moments that have a lasting impact on our lives.

Michael Norton, co-author of the book, Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending, suggests that, while this is all well and good, the simple pleasures in life don’t seem as exciting as the extraordinary ones.

However, he points out that you can shift this perspective by giving up a simple pleasure for a period of time, which will allow you to savor it even more when you bring it back into your life.

Oftentimes our favorite moments in life don’t involve extravagant things. Rather, they are simple things, like a conversation that left you laughing for hours with people that you love.

This is what it’s REALLY like to be a millionaire.

As many of you know, I preach the value of life mastery. I believe that relationships, health, and positive emotions trump money. You can have all the money in the world, but still be depressed, lonely, and unhealthy. In my eyes, that’s not a definition of success. That’s failure.

I know that I said earlier that I don’t think that money can buy happiness, but there are some circumstances where I believe that it can.

Money allows you to travel the world and experience new and exciting things. Memories of places that I’ve gone and the people whom I’ve shared those experiences with have brought an abundance of joy and happiness to my life.

Money also allows you to invest in yourself. If you aren’t growing, you are dying. The more that you are progressing in life, the happier you will be. For example, I am able to purchase things like a PEMF EarthPulse mat for my bed, which improves my sleep, so that I can perform at my best, every day.

Lastly, one of the biggest things that money provides you with is time. When you leverage it correctly, you can use time to do more of what you really love.

To make a million dollars you need to become someone of value and develop incredible habits that translate to all areas of your life. That is what I am most proud of in my life. The money that I’ve made as a result of the work I’ve done is merely a secondary benefit.

This is what it’s REALLY like to be a millionaire.

Jim Rohn once said, “The greatest reward in becoming a millionaire is not the amount of money that you earn. It is the kind of person that you have to become to become a millionaire.”

Are you ready to upgrade your lifestyle? Be proactive and strive to become the best version of yourself. When you commit to life mastery, anything is possible.

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Is life worth living? Is that an empowering belief system? If you were able to sit back and question this belief, you would find that you come up with a very different perspective on life.

A belief is a feeling of confidence that something is true. The reason why a belief is so important is because it determines the meaning that you give to the circumstances and events of your life.

An examination of deciding, is life worth living, needs to start with an honest process of inward self-reflection. There is so much value that life provides, if you are willing to look for it.

When was the last time that you took some time to think about what it is that makes life so meaningful? You control the meaning of your life. At any point in time, you can re-write your story.

Is life worth living? Yes! and there are so many reasons why it is.

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Your beliefs determine your behaviours in life, which is why it’s so important that you adopt an empowering mindset.

If you continue to ask the question, is life worth living, you need to step back and examine what is creating this limiting belief system.

Whatever has held you back in the past from living the life that you desire, you have the power to overcome your fears and change your life. Learn from people that have already overcome the very things that hold you back from stepping into your power.

When I was younger, I was lost and confused. I didn’t know who I was and where my life was going. This is a normal process of growing up and finding your way. It isn't until you go through a process of self-discovery that you realize what your passions are. That is when the question, “Is life worth living?” becomes clear, which is why it's important to possess a passionate curiosity for learning.

Each day is an adventure in and of itself. You have no idea who you are going to meet, what you are going to learn, or who you are going to impact. Not only that, but every day is a new opportunity to grow and develop yourself.

If you are doubting or questioning your place in life, then it’s time to change your perspective and decide, is life worth living.

“In many shamanic societies, if you came to a medicine person complaining of being disheartened, dispirited, depressed, they would ask one of four questions: When did you stop dancing? When did you stop singing? When did you stop being enchanted by stories? When did you stop finding comfort in the sweet territory of silence?”

Gabrielle Rothou

If you have stopped embracing everything that life has to offer, then you will start to change your mood. That’s when the question arises: is life worth living?

It’s time for you to take charge of what you are passionate about in life and what you love. And, you also need to change the belief system and question of whether life is worth it.

If there is something that you are unhappy with in your life, then you can change it. However, it takes looking at life as an adventure, to find a space for self-improvement and to begin learning about everything that the planet has to offer.

Once you begin to look at this perspective, it will change your outlook on life.

Personal growth and development is one of the best ways to discover your mission life. Step back and ask yourself, “What makes me come alive inside?” It’s not our possessions that make us happy, but rather the people who uplift us, and the empowering experiences that inspire us to become the best versions of ourselves.

No matter what job you have, how much money you have in your bank account, or where you came from in life, I believe that there is nothing more important than living a life of service. When you begin to do this, it changes the perspective of when you ask, is life worth living. I have dedicated my career to serving and being of value to others.

The Dalai Lama said it best, “We are visitors on this planet. We are here for one hundred years at the very most. During that period we must try to do something good, something useful, with our lives. if you contribute to other people's happiness, you will find the true meaning of life.”

Having a vision is what makes life more exciting and worthwhile, which is why I created a book called, My Life Plan. It represents my passions, purpose, and the ultimate vision for my life.

In that book, I break down my life into 7 core areas, a model that I originally learned from Tony Robbins.

In his book, Your Life On Purpose: How to Find What Matters and Create the Life You Want, Matthew McKay points out that he has noticed a recurring problem: Everyone wants to live rich and meaningful lives, but we get mired in setting goals and directions that are disconnected from our core values.

How often do you see someone who has wealth, but they seem depressed or confused about their direction?

They have experienced fame and have risen to the top, but then have other problems that cause them to lose out on the experience.

There is one, core issue which is related to these issues continuing to arise. Not having a life purpose and not creating meaning for yourself leads to a negative outcome.

Unless you begin to understand the core of who you are and what your purpose is on life, you will continue to ask the question, is life worth living?

Diving deeply into who you are and what you want to do in this life is not an overnight epiphany. It takes work and committment to yourself to break through what is holding you back from living how you really desire and from being fulfilled.

It may mean changing certain habits in your life that are not fulfilling or which cause you to lose a sense of purpose in your life.

It means digging into the deeper parts of your true self to find out how to authentically live and to determine who you are.

When you begin to look at your passion and purpose, you have to break through the areas of your life which don’t serve you and let them go. In this way, you can find what does work and what you should embrace as a part of your true self.

If after reading this blog, you are still wondering, “Is life worth living?”, I challenge you to question that belief system, go inward, discover what it is that makes you come alive inside, and then go do those things.

You and only you have the power to create the life that you want. Don’t let life happen to you. Instead, be a conscious creator. No one finds life worth living; he must make it worth living.

Is life worth living? Yes. This is your life. Make it a beautiful one!

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I’m here to tell you that if you master the process, the results will follow. Setting goals is critical for achieving success in life, however the process for getting there is equally as important.

You may be thinking, “But doesn’t this line of thinking defeat the purpose of setting a goal?” It may seem counterintuitive, but you will actually achieve your goals faster if you focus on the process, NOT the goal.

When you stay open to life’s possibilities, revise your goals along the way, and let events unfold naturally, it may surprise you what you discover.

In the words of Benjamin Zander “In the measurement world, we set a goal and strive to achieve it. In the universe of possibility, we set the context and let life unfold.” 

If you master the process the results will follow. Are you ready to learn how?

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Oftentimes people become so attached to the outcome that they fail to enjoy the journey. When they don’t achieve their goals, they end up getting frustrated and, angry and feel defeated.

When you first set a goal, you aren’t always sure what it is going to take in order to accomplish it. Oftentimes, people compare themselves to others and base their perceptions of what they think they can achieve, based on others’ results.

If you want to be successful in life, you need to stop comparing yourself to others. Rather, strive to set goals that embrace and your strengths.

When you actually enjoy the process and engage in something that you are passionate about, the results follow naturally. A great strategy for enjoying the process is to add value to people’s lives.

This is what I have dedicated my work to. My intention behind everything that I do in life is to create content that enriches and serves others. Zig Ziglar said it best –  “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.”

No matter how focused you are on achieving specific goals that you set for yourself, the course of your life can change in a heartbeat, forcing you to redirect your focus.

In his book, The Slight Edge: Secret To A Successful Life, Jeff Olson states, “Here is the amazing thing – and I’ve seen this happen so many times, yet it never ceases to fill me with awe – when you set your goals, life has a way of rearranging itself, a series of events starts in motion that you could never have predicted or planned, to get you there.”

When you truly enjoy your life, allow your experiences to support your goals, and don’t become attached to the end result life unfolds beautifully before your eyes.

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