What's the best advice you were given but you ignored it

Pursuit of happiness via acquisition of material wealth or The stairs to nowhere. Travelling through these suburban areas of karnataka has made me realise that once a person acquires adequate means to beat absolute poverty, and consistently keep his head above the surface, his distress is only a function of the depth of his relative poverty. However, as we acquire greater wealth and move to higher stratum of the society we get in touch with wealth that was previously unimaginable, and the depth of relative poverty is renewed, resulting in further aggravation. The accomplishment of man becomes the cause of his distress, for the pursuit of wealth for happiness is a folly. Money can at best buy freedom (and for some unfortunate ones, deprive them of it). Happiness comes from within, and not via the bugatti you ride in. Pursuit of wealth is a worthwhile goal, but pursuing happiness via wealth as I have learned to my detriment is simply, a staircase to nowhere.

I’ve noticed different people have different ways to approach their financial planning. Hoping to learn from each other and perhaps help others who read as well.

Whatever we say is coming from our experience, how we have observed this world. The advice we give is sprouting from that base, which will have a tinge of who we are. Sometimes the advice we give others might be applicable for us too.

If I had gotten this advice during my undergrad, I would have done things very differently. Maybe for most of us it might feel a little out of touch but it tells you the realest advice. "Focus on what matters, not on what looks better" ❤️ Your time is precious. Share this with someone who needs this advice. ✨