Wealth = Have ÷ Want | Derek Sivers

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Making money depends on other people, so it’s harder. It’s not entirely under your control. It’s an outer game. Reducing what you “need” to be happy is easier. It’s entirely under your control. It’s an inner game. I used to look for ways to make money, but I haven’t done that in years. Now I keep looking for ways to want less. In case your paths haven't crossed yet - Jacob Lund Fisker's ideas might be valuable to you. This is a simple and elegant version of the ideas described on MMM’s blog. Your website and overall tech/digital philosophy are such great examples of floating with less. Very inspiring. Can one think of reducing their needs before it hits a point of satiety? In this internet age of comparison, this point may be out of reach for most individuals. that's great pov on wealth. Thank you. I like to think of wealth in two categories: short-term wealth and long-term wealth. Short-term wealth refers to the income you generate from your current job or activities versus what you

Wealth = Have ÷ Want 2024-09-27 Not a new idea, but just another visualization and reminder. Wealth, feeling like you have plenty, is an equation. Wealth = Have ÷ Want If you have nothing, then focus on having some. Once you have some, the easiest way to increase your wealth is to decrease your needs. Have 10 but want 100? You are poor. Have 10 but only want 5? You are wealthy. Have 10 but are happy with 1? You are very wealthy. Making money depends on other people, so it’s harder. It’s not entirely under your control. It’s an outer game. Reducing what you “need” to be happy is…

Wealth = Have ÷ Want | Derek Sivers

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