re: Measure of Wealth and Success

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I came from a family of 5, household income of <$50k, and immigrant family. My measure of success is doing better for myself and my family than my upbringing. Bottom line.

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I was raised by a single mother on a teachers salary, not poor by any means, but mom definitely had to say no a lot. I do well, but living in a place like Houston can really mess with you in the comparison game. So I think, what would my 9 year old self from small town LA think about future him living on a golf course with a pool and my conclusion was “we rich!”. So be happy.

I’ve found it’s so easy to get caught up in the consumerism/never satisfied culture and it’s happens when you look outward for happiness instead of asking yourself what makes you happy.

For me, I value time a lot more in my late 30’s and doing interesting work. I’ve turned away job opportunities that payed double and we’re crushing hours, because what the hell incremental happiness can I get with that money vs. losing all that time?