Why Money Can't Buy Happiness

<p>In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about the correlation between money and happiness. Being successful and having a lot of money doesn’t equate to genuine happiness. More often than not, it’s a fleeting distraction from other issues that require attention. Money can only give you exhilarating yet passing moments. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sign up for the Startups Newsletter</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.startups.com/newsletter"><strong>https://www.startups.com/newsletter</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><ul> <li><a href="https://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapy">Startup Therapy Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.startups.com/begin">https://www.startups.com/begin</a></li> </ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What to Listen For</strong></p><ul> <li>00:00 Intro</li> <li>00:10 Once you have money, are you truly happy?</li> <li>04:15 With or without money, there’s always an issue to resolve</li> <li>07:10 Wealth can only take care of the pain, but not buy real happiness</li> <li>10:22 Money distracts you but can’t fix you</li> <li>13:52 When the excitement fades, what else is left?</li> <li>17:55 Spend time on your yourself, don’t get stuck on an outcome</li> <li>21:48 At the end of the day, you’re still the same person</li> <li>24:09 Analogy on the happiness of pursuit </li> <li>27:10 Every milestone reached is often a fleeting moment</li> </ul>