The drug called Money

Remember that money is freedom.

Whenever we buy something, we are giving up our time and freedom, because if we save that amount, and become extremely rich, we would have a lot more freedom to do whatever we want.

When you raise money, it is not an achievement, it’s an obligation. When you raise money, you’re not just answerable to your customers but you’re also answerable to investors because they desire a return. Because they’ve raised money from someone who is also looking for a return....

Buying time can increase our sense of control and, ultimately, our feelings of well-being. For example: hiring someone to clean the house for us, ordering takeout instead of cooking, or paying extra for a direct flight.

But we are less likely to benefit from buying time wh...