What’s your definition of success? Is there a magic number, lifestyle, number of people helped, families supported (including your own)?
Everyone has their own goals. For me its financial freedom and not worrying about any bills with a property paid off.
Just started making over 500k a year (with multi year contracts) and still not satisfied. I’m thinking at 1m/yr I will be, but maybe not. Need to buy that property free and clear. Btw, my metrics on home have changed. Had a 4/3 house with a large pool in the backyard. Now want a house with a view of the ocean. The idea that will somehow make me happier is part of this post.
Did you hit your goal and level of success? Were you satisfied when you did?
I don’t think you will find happiness chasing materialistic things, work on yourself, make some art, do some exercise, travel, watch movies, collect something, help the poor, look into religion etc, if you have a family spend some time with them, give your girlfriend or wife some attention and affection, I’m only 20 but I don’t think I even want to earn that much, 70k a year is a sweet spot for me.
Business is art. Im a musician to the core, i should know.
Good advice. I used to play guitar and piano live – that was my first “job” friday-sunday and taught guitar lessons. Those were great days and was in the 70-100k range just doing that. I do still play for fun, work out, and travel occasionally.
Interestingly, my initial goal was around the same. Then it always changed 100k,120k, etc. It wasn’t all about money, but it certainly was always a goal. Time will tell if your goal remains the same, but if you’re happy at 70k and can live the life you want, there isn’t much point of moving the needle.